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Sydenham House
Country House (18th Century)
Site Name Sydenham House
Classification Country House (18th Century)
Canmore ID 76223
Site Number NT73NW 33
NGR NT 72983 36550
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/76223
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Kelso
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Roxburgh
- Former County Roxburghshire
Sydenham House was first built in the eighteenth century as the dower house for the nearby mansion of Hendersyde House. It has been added to over the centuries, with significant additions being made in the Victorian period.
In the late eighteenth century the house was bought and extended by Admiral Dixon, who had served as Admiral Nelson's commanding officer. Dixon named Sydenham House after the area of London in which he had been brought up. During this period, a large additional wing, which included battlements reminiscent of a medieval castle, almost doubled the house in size.
Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project
NT73NW 33 72983 36550
Sbc Note
Visibility: This is an upstanding building.
Information from Scottish Borders Council.
