[1] The mansion was acquired by Edward Colston's brother, Thomas, who erected a new house on the site, probably in the early 18th century.

[4] It was designed by James Williams in the Italianate style, built in ashlar stone and was officially opened on 25 March 1868.

The central bay, which was slightly recessed, featured a round headed opening formed by columns supporting imposts, an arch and a keystone.

[7] The Crown Court, which had met in the Guildhall on the opposite side of the road, moved into the building in December 1993.

[8] Notable cases at Bristol Crown Court have included the trial and conviction of 15 defendants accused of drugs offences following Operation Julie in the 1970s,[9] the trial and subsequent conviction of Gary Glitter accused of downloading child pornography in 1999[10] and the trial and subsequent acquittal of four defendants accused of criminal damage in relation to the removal and dumping in the canal of the controversial statue of Edward Colston during a protest in 2020.