Oxton, Kenton

Oxton House, east front
"Oxton House, Devonshire, the seat of John Beaumont Swete, Esquire". 1830 engraving by Thomas Shepherd. As rebuilt in 1781 by his father Rev. John Swete (d.1821). View from south-east. The bridge over the stream (bottom right) is the site of the present decorative white cast iron bridge.
"White Bridge", early 19th century cast iron bridge across stream, entrance drive to Oxton House
Oxton House, panorama from east
Old Oxton House, painted in 1781 by Rev. John Swete (d.1821), who demolished it in the same year and replaced it with the present Georgian style building

Oxton in the parish of Kenton in South Devon is a historic estate long held by the Martyn family, a junior branch of the Norman family of FitzMartin, feudal barons of Barnstaple.

Oxton House is a Grade II listed building. The park and gardens are Grade II listed in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.[1]

  1. ^ Historic England. "Oxton House (1001269)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 13 February 2016.