Earlier Houses: There was a medieval manor house on, or near, the site of the current house.

House & Family History: James Gladstone McDougall, who owned Chippinghurst in the 1930s, was a member of the Manchester-based McDougall family who, in the 1860s, revolutionized baking by creating self-rising flour. In 1864 the brothers Alexander, Isaac, James, John, and Arthur McDougall invented a replacement for yeast as a rising agent for flour. This patented yeast substitute was created by combining the chemicals sodium hydrogencarbonate (baking soda) and calcium phosphate, which released carbon dioxide when mixed with dough. The firm of McDougall Brothers (aka McDougall Flour Company) thrived until the 20th century because of this invention. During World War II Chippinghurst Manor was used as a maternity home.

House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: William Webb, until 1771. William Parker, 1770s. John Greenwood, late 18th century; Greenwood family here until 1903. The Rev. Arthur Wheeler, 1903-31. James Gladstone McDougall, 1931-35. John Ambler, 20th century. Sir Maurice Victor Blank, 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No