Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.

Built / Designed For: Sir Hugh Cholmondeley

House & Family History: During World War II Walcot was used as an operations center for the U.S. Air Force. In 2003 the Dennis family sued the Ministry of Defence, claiming £9 million in damages for disturbances and lost Estate revenue over the past 20 years resulting from Harrier jets at nearby RAF Wittering.

Garden & Outbuildings: Walcot is today a 1,380-acre agricultural and sporting estate.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed

Current Seat / Home of: Darby Dennis; Dennis family here since 1963.

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Robert Browne, until 1623. Bernard Walcot, 1662-74. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Sir Hugh Cholmondeley, 17th century. Gainsborough family, 1700-20. Nevile family, until 1891. Dearden family, 1891-1963.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No