BARRINGTON COURT, SOMERSET.
[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR.")
SIR,—Last summer you allowed me to state that the National Trust held an option of purchasing Barrington Court for
purposes of preservation.
I need not now repeat what was then said as to its great beauty, its value to the student of historical architecture, nor as to its present neglected condition and need of very careful protection if it is to remain what it now is, a striking ornament to the county in which it stands.
For some months the Trust has been unable to press its appeal for the funds required because it has been carrying on negotia- tions which, if brought to a successful issue, would have enabled it to effect its object without making further demands upon the generosity of the public. Unfortunately this has not been found possible, and it is now necessary to renew our application for aid. Owing to the generosity of an anonymous donor who has promised a conditional gift of £10,000, it is only necessary to ask the public for 41,500, and of this £400 has already been received.
Your readers have helped the National Trust many times in the past; but it is some time since an appeal was made to rescue a building from decay or destruction. In the opinion of those most competent to judge, the preservation of Barrington Court is worth a great effort; but a little effort only is needed, thanks to one munificent gift, and it is hoped and believed that the nation will not let such an opportunity pass.
Cheques, &c., should be sent to me at 25 Victoria Street, S.W., and crossed "National Provincial Bank of England."
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