Witton House 003

b24796. Witton House was built in 1800. A description in 1847 says; "...a very elegant stone edifice in the Grecian style, constructed of cream-coloured freestone, rich-veined and has in the centre of it eastern front a portico supported on columns of the Doric order. The principal apartments, which are of noble proportions, are enriched with several paintings by the best modern masters." The house fell into disrepair. In 1946 the land and House were sold to Blackburn Corporation for £64,000 and it became a Country Park with a visitors centre. D. 41 Wit.