Ipsley Court
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Ipsley Court was a 16th century country house, much altered in the 18th and 20th centuries, situated at Ipsley, once Warwickshire
, now since 1931, Worcestershire
. It currently comprises two disconnected wings, both Grade II listed buildings. which are in commercial use.
The Manor of Ipsley was held by the Huband family from Norman
times. The house, originally comprising a central block and two wings to the north and south, was built for Sir John Huband Kt in the 16th century.
The estate was sold in 1724, following the death of Sir John Huband Bt.
. The new owner, the Rector Rev. John Dobson demolished the central block leaving two unconnected wings. The south wing was used residentially, the north was converted to a stable block.
In the mid 18th century the property passed to Samuel Savage, whose nephew Walter Savage Landor
later restored the buildings and added an apselike structure to the south wing.
The property was much altered and modernised when it was converted to commercial use in the 20th century.
Warwickshire
Warwickshire is a landlocked non-metropolitan county in the West Midlands region of England. The county town is Warwick, although the largest town is Nuneaton. The county is famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare...
, now since 1931, Worcestershire
Worcestershire
Worcestershire is a non-metropolitan county, established in antiquity, located in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes it is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three counties that comprise the "Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire" NUTS 2 region...
. It currently comprises two disconnected wings, both Grade II listed buildings. which are in commercial use.
The Manor of Ipsley was held by the Huband family from Norman
Norman conquest of England
The Norman conquest of England began on 28 September 1066 with the invasion of England by William, Duke of Normandy. William became known as William the Conqueror after his victory at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066, defeating King Harold II of England...
times. The house, originally comprising a central block and two wings to the north and south, was built for Sir John Huband Kt in the 16th century.
The estate was sold in 1724, following the death of Sir John Huband Bt.
Huband Baronets
The Huband Baronetcy, of Ipsley in the County of Warwick, was a title in the Baronetage of England which was created on 2 February 1661 for John Huband, of Ipsley Court, then in Warwickshire...
. The new owner, the Rector Rev. John Dobson demolished the central block leaving two unconnected wings. The south wing was used residentially, the north was converted to a stable block.
In the mid 18th century the property passed to Samuel Savage, whose nephew Walter Savage Landor
Walter Savage Landor
Walter Savage Landor was an English writer and poet. His best known works were the prose Imaginary Conversations, and the poem Rose Aylmer, but the critical acclaim he received from contemporary poets and reviewers was not matched by public popularity...
later restored the buildings and added an apselike structure to the south wing.
The property was much altered and modernised when it was converted to commercial use in the 20th century.