Little Parndon, Harlow (Essex)
Purchased 30th Nov -0001
Edward Parson 'brought several of his West Indian Negro servants to Little Parndon. He apparently altered and enlarged the house which in 1771 was a neat and elegant modern building, with a mid 18th century front of three storeys with full height bays at each end and a roof pediment. Parson also landscaped the park, adding lakes, a temple, and probably the 'ruins' which survived in the early 19th century.'
Demolished c. 1830
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Modified?
Yes
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Details of modifications
Edward Parson 'apparently altered and enlarged the house which in 1771 was a neat and elegant modern building, with a mid 18th century front of three storeys with full height bays at each end and a roof pediment. Parson also landscaped the park, adding lakes, a temple, and probably the 'ruins' which survived in the early 19th century.' |
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Demolition date
1830
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1781 - 1830
Member of the Baillie of Dochfour family who had numerous mercantile connections in the West Indies. The compensation for Baillie's Bacolet in Grenada was awarded to the trustees of her marriage settlement. Grand-daughter of Colin Roy Campbell of Glenmure. Apparently a victim of the quack doctor John St John Lang of Harley Street in 1830.
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
