Edes House

Edes House is mansion in Chichester, West Sussex. It is a Grade I listed building.[1]

Edes House
LocationChichester, West Sussex
Coordinates50.8371°N 0.7829°W / 50.8371; -0.7829
Built1696
Listed Building – Grade I
Designated5 July 1950
Reference no.1026616
Location of Edes House in West Sussex

History

The building, which was originally thought to have been designed by Sir Christopher Wren, was built for John Edes, a maltster, and completed in 1696.[1] During the 19th century it was known as Westgate House, but it was referred to as West Street House from 1905 and as Wren's House from 1911.[2] It was acquired by West Sussex County Council for use as a meeting place and administration offices in 1916.[2] After the County Council moved to County Hall in 1936, it became the County Record Office and, after the County Record Office moved to new facilities in Orchard Street in 1989, it became a venue for weddings and other ceremonies.[2] In October 2018, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the building where they viewed an original copy of the United States Declaration of Independence, which had been uncovered in the County Archives.[3]

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References
  1. Historic England. "The John Edes House (1026616)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  2. "Lifestyle feature: Step back in time at Edes House". Bognor Regis Observer. 3 June 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  3. "The history of Edes House". Chichester Observer. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
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