Earlier Houses: After the Norman Conquest, William the Conqueror gave the lands of Odell to Walter de Flandrensis and created him Baron of Wahull. Circa 1068 Lord Wahull built a motte-and-bailey castle with a stone keep (the first house) on the Odell lands. The de Wahul famly (as they became) lived here for over 400 years, until the male line died out in 1542. In 1633 the Odell Estate was purchased by William Alston, who demolished the medieval house and built a new house (the second house), using material from the first house. It is this second house, which was demolished in 1931, that is the primary focus of this record.

Built / Designed For: William Alston

House Replaced By: In 1962 a new house (the third house), using stone from the 17th century house, was built for the Lawson-Johnston family.

House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Not Listed

Current Seat / Home of: Ian James St. John Lawson-Johnston, 4th Baron Luke (seated at third house)

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT FIRST HOUSE: Walter de Flandrensis, Baron of Wahull, 11th century; de Wahul family here until 1542. Richard Chetwood, 1575-1633. SEATED AT SECOND HOUSE: William Alston, 17th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No