Saltram House

The origins of Saltram House date back to the 16th century when it was built as the family seat of the Mayhowes. In 1614, James Bagg, a customs officer and Member of Parliament, acquired the estate. After various changes of ownership, including Henry Hatsell and George Carteret, it came into the possession of George Parker in 1712. His son John Parker and his wife Catherine Poulett had the house extensively remodeled starting in 1743, with the south wing being renewed and the west wing designed in the Palladian style. Under John Parker II, later Lord Boringdon, and his wife Theresa Robinson, Saltram underwent further significant expansions and alterations from 1768 by the architect Robert Adam. After the death of Robert Parker II, the estate was briefly leased to George III and Sophie Charlotte.