Earlier Houses: Michael de la Pole's earlier fortified manor house was granted a license to crenellate in 1384. This house was replaced by the current 16th century house, which includes elements of the earlier house.

House & Family History: The moated Wingfield Castle was the inspiration for Godsend Castle, the home of the Mortmain family in Dodie Smith's 1949 novel "I Capture The Castle."

Country Life: XXXIII, 952, 1913.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Michael de la Pole, 14th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Sir Nevill Catlin, 17th century. Sir Charles Turner, 1st Bt., 18th century. Sir Hugh Edward Adair, 3rd Bt., 19th century. Gerald Hugh Tyrwhitt-Wilson, 14th Baron Berners, 19th century. Gerald Fairhurst, 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No