The House from an 1837 engraving
House & Family History: During the Norman Conquest, the senior male of the Dymoke family was selected to be the grand champion of England (he who was to pound at the door of Westminster Hall during coronations in order to defend the sovereign's right against all "comers"). Henry Dymoke, the last grand champion, served at the coronation of George IV in 1820.
Garden & Outbuildings: The Grade I-listed Gatehouse has been converted into a private house. The Scrivelsby Estate remains owned by the Dymoke family.
John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. I, p. 188, 1852.
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
Title: Country Life (magazine)
Author: NA
Year Published: NA
Reference: Vol. CXCIII, No. 27, page 67
Publisher: London: Future plc
ISBN: NA
Book Type: Magazine
House Listed: Demolished
Park Listed: Grade II
Current Seat / Home of: Lt. Col. John Dymoke, Hereditary Queen's Champion; Dymoke family here since the 14th century.
Past Seat / Home of: Henry Dymoke, 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No