Earlier Houses: There was a 12th century Benedictine priory of nuns on the site, material from which was probably incorporated into the current house.

Built / Designed For: Humphrey Bourchier

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. 122, 1852.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed

Current Seat / Home of: Valerie Carr, here since 1999.

Past Seat / Home of: Humphrey Bourchier, 16th century. Ferrers family, early 17th century. Sir Thomas Fanshaw and his wife, Lady Katherine Ferrers, mid-17th century. Thomas Coppin, mid-17th century; John Coppin, 18th century; The Rev. John Pittman-Coppin, 1781-94. Daniel Goodson Adey, 19th century. Sir John de Fontblaque Pennefather, 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No