Earlier Houses: Melbourn Bury was originally given to Dean and Chapter of Ely in 1541. Parts of an earlier 17th century house was incorporated into current house.
House & Family History: The House was given to Dean and Chapter of Ely in 1541, whose dissolution in 1650 prompted the sale of the House. Other owners include Sir Stanley Fordham. Armitage made major alterations in the 1880s.
Title: Burke's and Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume III: East Anglia
Author: Kenworthy-Browne, John; Reid, Peter; Sayer, Michael; Watkin, David
Year Published: 1981
Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
ISBN: 0850110351
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Not Listed
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Sir Alfred Stanley Fordham, until 1981.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No