Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.

Built / Designed For: Edward Gatacre II

House & Family History: The Gatacres were an old recusant Shropshire family who took their surname from the lands they owned. The family remained seated here until 1987, when David Gatacre sold the house and 150 acres. During World War II the Gatacre Estate housed over 1,300 soldiers as part of a United States Army summer camp.

Collections: The circa 1550-60 Gatacre Jewel was sold to the Victoria & Albert Museum at Sotheby's on December 10, 1981, for £13,200. The enameled gold jewel features an amethyst cameo of Medusa set with three hanging pearls.

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. 71, 1852.

House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Stephen de Gatacre, 13th century; William Gatacre, until 1577; Francis Gatacre, until 1599; Edward Gatacre I, until 1747; Edward Gatacre II, 1747-65. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Edward Gatacre II, 1765-1821; Edward Gatacre III, 1821-49; Edward Lloyd Gatacre I, 1849-91; Edward Lloyd Gatacre II, 1891-1911; Edward George Gatacre, 1911-16; Galfrey Gatacre, 1916-73; Gatacre family here from the 12th century until 1987.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No