Built / Designed For: Sir Adam Newton, secretary and tutor to Henry, Prince of Wales, eldest son of King James I.

Comments: Charlton is one of the finest surviving Jacobean manor houses in England.

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. 170, 1852.

John Preston (J.P.) Neale, published under the title of Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. IV, 1828.

Country Life: XXV, 630, 666, 1909.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: Sir Adam Newton, early 17th century. Sir William Ducie, 17th century. Sir Thomas Wilson, 18th century. Spencer Percival, early 19th century. Maryon-Wilson family, early 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Preservation Organization

Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

Ownership Details: Owned by Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust

House Open to Public: Yes

Phone: 02088-563-951

Fax: 02088-564-162

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.greenwichheritage.org

Historic Houses Member: Yes