Paradise House, Paradise
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Paradise House, Paradise
Image: © Christopher Hall Taken: 23 Nov 2013
Paradise means enclosed monastic garden. This was probably the site of the Scarborough House of the Proctor of Citeaux, hence the name. The present house, which dates from the mid 18th century is probably the third on the site. A house is mentioned here in 1673 but we know from early 18th century engravings that house was in the Jacobean style. Just beyond the porch are two blue plaques one to Sir George Cayley, just visible, and one below referring to the nautical associations. The house is now flats.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.286081
Longitude
-0.392095