Earlier Houses: There was at least one earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house. In the 15th century Roger Salisbury was seated at one of these houses; his granddaughter, Mary, married William Parr, uncle to Henry VIII's sixth and last queen, Catherine Parr.

House & Family History: In 1694, Charles Montagu (later 1st Earl of Halifax), who was born at Horton Hall, devised the plan for the founding of the Bank of England. George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, known as "the father of the colonies," aided the foundation of Nova Scotia; the colony's capital, Halifax, was named after him.

Garden & Outbuildings: The Menagerie (qv) is one of the surviving follies of Horton House. Today a private home, the Grade II* folly was turned into a house by Gervase Jackson-Stops in the late 20th century. The Menagerie is a one-story building with corner pavilions and a raised central area. The design has recently been attributed to Thomas Wright, the astronomer, who did work for Lord Halifax at Horton post 1739. Near The Menagerie is an old fish pond and what are believed to be the remains of a Norman motte-and-bailey. For years there have been rumors that there are a series of tunnels leading from The Menagerie to the Ice House, and possibly other locations. Other extant outbuildings are the temple-like twin gate lodges and the New Temple.

House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: John Mortimer, 15th century. Roger Salisbury, 15th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: William Parr, 1st Baron Parr of Horton, 16th century. Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester, 17th century; George Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax (third creation), until 1739; George Montagu-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, 1739-71; Montagu family here until 1781. Sir Robert Gunning, 1781-1816; Gunning family here until 1888. Pickering Phipps II, until 1899. George Winterbottom, 1899-1934.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No