A Gothic Revival mansion now serving as the home of the University of Reading’s School of Law, Foxhill House stands on the Whiteknights campus with its original stables and coach house preserved nearby.
At a glance
Foxhill House is a Grade II* listed building of Gothic Revival design, located on the Whiteknights campus of the University of Reading in Earley. The adjoining stables and coach house, now connected to the main building, are separately listed at Grade II and together form part of the university’s School of Law.
History
The house originated as a private residence before its integration into the University of Reading’s estate. The preservation of its associated outbuildings reflects the site’s evolution from country house to academic institution.
What you see
The building exemplifies the Gothic Revival style, a nineteenth-century movement that drew inspiration from medieval architecture. The former stables and coach house, positioned to the northeast, retain their own architectural character and are now physically connected to the main structure, allowing unified use by the School of Law while maintaining their separate listed status.
Cultural significance
Foxhill House represents the adaptation of heritage architecture to contemporary institutional purposes. Its dual listing—as both a Grade II* principal building and Grade II dependent structures—acknowledges the architectural and historical value of the entire complex. The site demonstrates how nineteenth-century domestic and service buildings can be repurposed for modern academic use while preserving their heritage character.
Key facts
- Country: United Kingdom
- City: Earley
- Listing: Grade II* (main building); Grade II (stables and coach house)
- Current use: University of Reading School of Law
- Coordinates: 51.44492, −0.94236
Practical information & getting there
Foxhill House is located on the Whiteknights campus, which adjoins Reading. As the building houses the School of Law, access may be restricted to university business; contact the University of Reading for details about visiting.
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