DiCamillo Companion
England

Harrington Hall

Harrington, East Lindsey, near Alford

Lincolnshire

England

Circa Date: Late 16th century w/1673, 18th & 19th century additions and alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

The house from a circa 1910 postcard

  • Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.

    Built / Designed For: Vincent Amcotts

    House & Family History: The Maitland family purchased Harrington in the 20th century; they sold the house in 1990, together with 93 acres.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: Harrington's walled garden is mentioned in Lord Tennyson's 1855 poem, "Maud."

  • Country Life: CLVI, 18, 1974.

  • Title: Disintegration of a Heritage: Country Houses and their Collections, 1979-1992, The
    Author: Sayer, Michael
    Year Published: 1993
    Publisher: Norfolk: Michael Russell (Publishing)
    ISBN: 0859551970
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Grade II

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: de Harington family, 14th century. John Copledike, until 1557; John Copledike, until 1585. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Vincent Amcotts, 17th century. Maitland family, 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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