Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.

Built / Designed For: William Perry Herrick

John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. I, p. 4, 1852.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: Henry de Beaumont, 14th century. Sir William Herrick, 16th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: William Perry Herrick, 19th century. William Montagu Curzon, early 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Government

Primary Current Ownership Use: Mixed Use

Ownership Details: Owned by Leicestershire County Council and used as a training and conference center and residential facility for young people.

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Historic Houses Member: No