Dowsby Hall

Dowsby

Lincolnshire

England

Circa Date: 16th century w/later alterations

Status: Partially Extant

In the late 18th century four southern bays of the original 7-bay east front wrere demolished, leaving three northern bays.

House Open to Public: Limited Access

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: In the 20th century Dowsby Hall was owned by Trinity College, Cambridge. In the early 21st century the House became the home of Anthony Jennings, author of the 2009 book "The Old Rectory: The Story of the English Parsonage."
Architect: John Thorpe

Date of Birth: Circa 1565
Date of Death: 1655?
Nationality: English

Date: Early 17th century
Designed: House drawings for Sir William Rigdon
(Attribution of this work is uncertain)
View all houses
House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Anthony Jennings

Past Seat / Home of: Rigdon family, 16th century. Burrell family, 17th-18th centuries.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: Limited Access
Historic Houses Member: No

House, Family & Collections History