Marske Hall

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Marske Hall is a residence in Marske-by-the-Sea built by William Pennyman in 1625, in 1623 James Pennyman became Lord of the Manor. In the English Civil War, Pennyman was a Royalist, creating an army made of his tenants. This army was involved in a battle against Oliver Cromwell on Marske beach in 1643.

In 1762, the Dundas family acquired it - making it the home of the Marquess of Zetland.

During the Great War, the Hall was used by the Royal Flying Corps. In 1948, it was made into a private school. However, in 1957 it was damaged after pupils played with matches.

The building was abandoned for a few years, but in 1961 Lord Zetland donated it to the Leonard Cheshire Foundation.