DiCamillo Companion
England

Paycocke's House (Paycocks House)

  • Built / Designed For: Thomas Paycocke

    House & Family History: Paycocke's House is a rare, surviving example of a Tudor merchant's house. The House was built by the wealthy cloth merchant Thomas Paycocke, who enlarged an existing 15th century building.

  • Country Life: LIII, 920, 1923. Feb 2, 1984.

  • House Listed: Grade I

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Thomas Paycocke, 15th century; Paycocke family here until 1584. Buxton family, 18th century. Lord Noel Buxton, early 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: The National Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01376-561-305

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No