Earlier Houses: There was a medieval Benedictine priory here, elements of which were incorporated into the house that was built by the de Vere family after the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The priory church was the burial place for many generations of the de Vere family, including 13 earls of Oxford. In 1935 many of the tombs were moved to the nearby 13th century chapel of St. Stephen at Bures. In 2012, during the filming of an episode of "Time Team," remains of some of the de Vere tombs were uncovered at Colne Priory.

Built / Designed For: Henry Holgate Carwardine

House & Family History: Colne Priory is a 19th century Flemish bond red brick Gothick style house that incorporates sections of the medieval priory and the successor house that followed it.

House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed

Current Seat / Home of: Paul Whight

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: John de Vere, 15th Earl of Oxford, 16th century; Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, 16th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Henry Holgate Carwardine, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No