William Burges (1827–1881) was an English architect, born in London. He trained under Edward Blore and Matthew Digby Wyatt. His works include churches, a cathedral, a warehouse, a university, a school, houses and castles. Burges's most notable works are Cardiff Castle, constructed between 1866 and 1928, and Castell Coch (1872–91), both of which were built for John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute.
For most of the century following his death, Victorian architecture was neither the subject of intensive study nor sympathetic attention and Burges's work was largely ignored. However the revival of interest in Victorian art, architecture, and design in the later twentieth century has led to a renewed appreciation of Burges and his work.
The list includes all known buildings by Burges, and significant alterations or additions made by him to existing structures. Unexecuted designs are not listed.
Key
Grade CriteriaGrade I Buildings of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.Grade II* Particularly important buildings of more than special interest.Grade II Buildings of national importance and special interest. "—" denotes a work that is not graded.
Works
NameLocationPhotographDateNotesGradeCardiff CastleCardiff, Wales1866–1928For John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute IMount Stuart House OratoryIsle of Bute, Scotland1873–75For John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of ButeA(Scotland)Castell CochCardiff, Wales1871–91For John Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of ButeIThe Tower HouseHolland Park, London1875–81For himself IPark House, CardiffCardiff, Wales1871–80For James McConnochie, Chief Engineer to Lord Bute IKnightshayes CourtTiverton, Devon1867–74For Sir John Heathcoat-AmoryIChurch of Christ the ConsolerSkelton-on-Ure, North Yorkshire1870–76For George Robinson, 1st Marquess of RiponISt Mary's, Studley RoyalNorth Yorkshire1871–78For George Robinson, 1st Marquess of RiponIChoristers' HouseStudley Royal, North Yorkshire1873Estate cottages or former parsonage for George Robinson, 1st Marquess of RiponII*Saint Fin Barre's CathedralCork, Ireland1863–1904For the Bishop of Cork-Worcester College ChapelOxford1864–69Redecoration of the chapelITreverbyn VeanSt Neot, Cornwall 1858–62House for Colonel C L Somers CocksII*Gayhurst HouseGayhurst, Buckinghamshire1858–65Alterations for Lord Carrington. The image shows the Cerberus Privy.II*Bewholme VicarageBewholme, East Riding of Yorkshire1859Vicarage for an unknown patronIIMaison Dieu, DoverDover, Kent1859–75For the burgesses of DoverII*Waltham Abbey ChurchWaltham Abbey, Essex1859–79RestorationIAll Saints ChurchFleet, Hampshire1861–62For Charles Edward Lefroy. Greatly damaged in an arson attack in 2015.II*Church of St HelenKilnsea, East Riding of Yorkshire1864-65Partly paid for by Burges's father, AlfredIIChurch of St Michael and All AngelsLowfield Heath, Surrey1867–68 "A veritable anthology of Burgesian 'dodges'"II*Tomb of Charles Spencer RickettsKensal Green, London1867-68For Julia Bonnor, in memory of her father II*Oakwood HallBingley, West Yorkshire1864–65For Thomas GarnettIIChurch of St Margaret of AntiochDarenth, Kent1866–68RestorationIChurch of All SaintsMurston, Kent1872–73IncompleteIIChurch of St NicholasCharlwood, Surrey1864–67RestorationIChurch of St John the BaptistOutwood, Surrey1869"Plain spoken to the point of bluntness"IIMilton CourtDorking, Surrey1869–80Restoration and rebuilding for Lachlan Mackintosh RateII*Trinity CollegeHartford, Connecticut, United States of America1873–82For President Abner Jackson-Anglican ChurchMariánské Lázně, Czech Republic1879For Mrs Anna Scott-Old School HouseWinchfield, Hampshire1860–61Now a private residence-Salisbury Cathedral Chapter HouseSalisbury, Wiltshire1855–59Restoration with Henry CluttonIYorke AlmshousesForthampton, Gloucestershire1863–64For Joseph YorkeIIChurch of St Michael and All AngelsBrighton, East Sussex1868For the Reverend Charles BeanlandsISt Mary's of the AssumptionMoulsoe, Buckinghamshire1870Remodelled chancel and added east window.IIScreen enclosing the Carrington graves at St Mary's of the AssumptionMoulsoe, Buckinghamshire1870Remodelled chancel and added east window.IIChevithorne VicarageChevithorne, Devon1870–71For Sir John Heathcoat-AmoryIISpeech Room, Harrow SchoolHarrow, London1871–77For the governors of Harrow SchoolII*St Anne's Court, Model LodgingsSoho, London1864–66For Lachlan Mackintosh Rate. Since demolished-Skilbeck's WarehouseUpper Thames Street, London1865–66For the Skilbeck brothers. Since demolished-Church of St Peter, CarrigrohaneCarrigrohane, County Cork, Ireland1865–68For the Right Reverend Robert Gregg-Elizabeth Almshouses, WorthingWorthing, West Sussex1859–60For his father, Alfred Burges IIHoly Trinity Church TemplebreedyCrosshaven, County Cork, Ireland1866–68For the Right Reverend Robert Gregg-Church of St James, WinscombeWinscombe, Somerset1863–64Chancel restoration and stained glass for the Reverend John Augustus YatmanIGates and gate piers east of Newby HallSkelton-on-Ure, North Yorkshire1870Gates and gate piers at Newby Hall, Yorkshire for Lady Mary VynerIISt Faiths Stoke NewingtonStoke Newington, London1872–73Damaged by a flying bomb in World War II and subsequently demolished-Church of St John, CumnockCumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland1878–80For Lord ButeB(Scotland)
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