Bitteswell Hall near Lutterworth, Leicestershire was built in 1838 for William Corbet Smith,
Esq. a Captain in the 1st Regiment of Dragoons, and was the centre of a 600
acre estate. It was in a simple stuccoed classical style incorporating plain double
height pilasters .There were also additional outbuildings and a stable block
with a clock tower. William retained the hall until he died in 1847.
The hall was next occupied by Robert Fellowes Esq. Of Shottesham
Park, Norfolk. He began a large family there and is recorded as having 10
servants in 1861. He returned to Shotesham Park at some point where his death
was recorded in 1915 at an incredible 98 years old.
By 1886 the hall was the home of David Bromilow the High Sheriff
of Leicestershire. He is known to have been a wealthy man and there are records
of him purchasing the Marlborough Gems, a collection of works in Cameo and
Intaglio formed by George, 3rd Duke of Marlborough. He bought them in 1875 at a
staggering cost of £35,000. David had only one daughter who took possession of
the house and (Gems) on his death in 1898.
The hall was demolished in 1928.
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