The house was built by Sir John Thynne, and designed mainly by Robert Smythson, after the original priory was destroyed by fire in 1567, it took 12 years to complete and is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain.
The house was built by Sir John Thynne. Priory was destroyed by fire in 1567. This was after the original. This was what it was designed mainly by Robert Smythson. It took 12 years. This was to complete. It is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain.