William Hiorne
William Hiorne (c. 1712 – 22 April 1776)[1] was an architect and builder based in Warwick.
With his younger brother David Hiorne (1715–58), he worked for William Smith of Warwick and they succeeded Smith in business.
His son, Francis Hiorne also became an architect.
His memorial is in St Mary’s Church, Warwick.
Works
- Four Oaks Hall. 1740 remodelling
- Memorial to Thomas Cross Field, St Andrew’s Church, Rugby 1744
- Arbury Hall, Warwickshire from c. 1748[2]
- St Bartholomew’s Church, Birmingham 1749
- Memorial to Edward Action (d1747) in St Margaret’s Church, Acton Scott 1751[3]
- Guys Cliffe House 1751
- Holy Cross Church, Daventry 1752–1758
- Shire Hall, Warwick 1754–1758
- Meriden Hall. Addition of attic. 1757 - 1758
- Stable-block, Packington Hall, Warwickshire 1756–1758 (designed by Sanderson Miller)
- Edgbaston Hall
- Kyre Park, Tenbury Wells