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England

Benington Lordship (The Lordship) (Benington Castle)

Benington, near Stevenage

Hertfordshire

England

Circa Date: 17th century w/1832 & 1906 alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Grounds Only

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film Historic Houses Member

The house and stables (left) from a circa 1910 postcard

  • Earlier Houses: Benington Castle, a 12th century flint and stone castle that was located near the current house, was destroyed in 1212. The foundations of the castle's keep are extant.

    Built / Designed For: Proctor family

  • Title: Buildings of England: Hertfordshire, The
    Author: Pevsner, Nikolaus; Cherry, Bridget
    Year Published: 2000
    Reference: pgs. 94-95
    Publisher: London: Penguin Books
    ISBN: 0140710078
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Grade II

  • "Just William" (2010 - BBC TV series). "Humans" (2015-18 - TV series). "Summer of Rockets" (2019 - TV mini series). "Harlots" (2019 - TV series).

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT FIRST HOUSE: Roger de Valognes, 12th century. SEATED AT SECOND HOUSE: George Proctor, 19th century. Bott family, 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: Grounds Only

    Website: http://beningtonlordship.co.uk/

    Historic Houses Member: Yes

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