 The grounds were extensively landscaped in the mid-18th century, and in the late 18th century the house was home to the botanist Sir Joseph Banks, who sailed with Captain Cook.The current house called Revesby Abbey was built in 1845 in the "Jacobethan" style, by architect William Burn, for James Banks Stanhope.It appears the house was totally built and furnished from scratch, as the contents of the previous house, including furniture, paintings and curtains, were auctioned in 1843.