Earlier Houses: Nocton Priory, the remains of the which still exist near the current house, was built in the 12th century. In the 16th century Nocton Manor was built as the seat of Thomas Wimbishe; in 1834 this house burned and was replaced by the current house.
Built / Designed For: 1st Earl of Ripon
Title: No Voice From the Hall: Early Memories of a Country House Snooper
Author: Harris, John
Year Published: 1998
Publisher: London: John Murray
ISBN: 0719555671
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: Thomas Wimbishe, 16th century. Towneley family, early 17th century. Sir Charles Stanhope, late 17th century. Sir William Ellis, late 17th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon, 19th century. George Hodgson, 1889-95. William Dennis, 1919-25.
Current Ownership Type: Corporation
Primary Current Ownership Use: Ruinous
Ownership Details: Owned by Leda Properties
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No