Dovenby Hall

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A lithograph of Dovenby Hall sketched in 1855.
A lithograph of Dovenby Hall sketched in 1855.

Dovenby Hall is a Grade II listed country house in Dovenby, 2½ miles north-west of Cockermouth, Cumbria, England. [1] The estate totals 115 acres.

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[edit] History

The Hall dates from 1154 during the reigns of King Stephen and Henry II, with three major extensions being conducted in its history. The oldest part of the building is a Peel tower built for the defence of the people of Dovenby. In the 16th Century extensions were carried out two create a North and South lodge on the estate. In the late 17th Century the rear of the Hall was extended, including the creation of a kitchen, staff quarters and additional living rooms for the owners.

[edit] Restoration project

A modern extension and restoration project was completed in 2001, the project was funded by current owner Malcolm Wilson and conducted by Northern Developments. It included converting part of the Hall's interior into office space, and the building of a new 5500m² car workshop on the estate. Other works conducted at the time included the creation of a new access road, and the creation of a lake. The extension and restoration received a Civic Trust Award and was officially opened by HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. [2]

[edit] Owners

During its history it has served as a private residence (1154 - 1930), a mental institution (1930 - 1997), and, most recently, as the headquarters for M-Sport - the Ford Rally Team.

  • Private Residence
    • Dolfin family (1154 - 1189 and 1216 - 1272)
    • Roger de Rolle (1272 - 1305)
    • Thomas Lucy (1305 - 1350)
    • Richard Kirkbride (1350 - 1398)
    • Nicholas Kirkbride (1398)
    • Lamplugh family (1398 - 1632)
      • Sir Thomas Lamplugh (1577 - 1632)
    • Molyne Family (1665 - 1680)
    • Mary Goodman (1680 - 1704)
    • Robert Lamplugh (1736 – 1763)
    • Richard Lamplugh (1763 – 1764)
    • Elizabeth Faloner (1764 – 1768)
    • Elizabeth Irton (1768 – 1775)
    • Rev Thomas Lamplugh of Copgrove (1775 – 1783)
    • Peter Brougham Lamplugh (1783 – 1791)
    • Dykes family (1791 - 1930)
      • Frechville Hubert Ballantine Dykes (1920 - 1930)
  • Government Ownership
    • Dovenby Hall Hospital (1930 - 1997)
  • Private Ownership

[edit] See also

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