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It passed into the hands of the Drury-Lowe family in 1936 when Penelope Mary, the daughter of Sir Edward Hussey Packe, married John Drury Boteler Drury-Lowe (1905-1960). He adopted the additional surname of Packe and had a son Simon Jasper Packe-Drury-Lowe in 1938 who inherited the house and estate. |
It passed into the hands of the Drury-Lowe family in 1936 when Penelope Mary, the daughter of Sir Edward Hussey Packe, married John Drury Boteler Drury-Lowe (1905-1960). He adopted the additional surname of Packe and had a son Simon Jasper Packe-Drury-Lowe in 1938 who inherited the house and estate. |
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Near the house stands the church of St Andrew, a medieval parish church largely rebuilt in 1890 by the archtect [[Arthur Blomfield|Sir A Blomfield]]. It is all thet remains of the medieval village of Prestwold, which was demolished in the enclosure of the estate. |
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Also within the estate are 5 flats (3 of which are in the house), 2 lodges, a gardener's cottage and a laundry cottage. Simons's son Edward (married to the sculptress Julia Cursham) is responsible for the management of the farmland, parkland and an airfield. The hall itself is also used to host weddings and private parties.<ref> {{cite web|url =http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday/dblock/GB-456000-321000/page/3|title= Domesday Reloaded - Prestwold Halll|publisher= BBC|accessdate = 31 August 2013}} </ref> |
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It was the site of the 2012 [[Help for Heroes#Convoy for Heroes|Convoy for Heroes]] Land Rover event.<ref name=conv>{{cite web |url= http://www.convoy4heroes.org.uk/ |title=Convoy for Heroes |work=convoy4heroes.org.uk |accessdate=15 October 2012}}</ref> which raised around £10,000. Convoy for Heroes returned to Prestwold Hall again at Easter 2013.<ref name=conv/> |
It was the site of the 2012 [[Help for Heroes#Convoy for Heroes|Convoy for Heroes]] Land Rover event.<ref name=conv>{{cite web |url= http://www.convoy4heroes.org.uk/ |title=Convoy for Heroes |work=convoy4heroes.org.uk |accessdate=15 October 2012}}</ref> which raised around £10,000. Convoy for Heroes returned to Prestwold Hall again at Easter 2013.<ref name=conv/> |
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Revision as of 14:13, 10 November 2013
Prestwold Hall is a country house in Leicestershire, England standing in 2500 acres of land in the parish of Prestwold. It was remodelled by William Burn in 1842–1844 and is maintained in that style, incorporating the fabric of a mid 18th Century H-plan house.[1] It was Grade I listed in 1951.[1] Prestwold Church stands in the Hall grounds and is used for services once a month.
History
Prestwold Hall was for many years the seat of the Packe family and was rebuilt and enlarged in 1846 by Charles William Packe.
It passed into the hands of the Drury-Lowe family in 1936 when Penelope Mary, the daughter of Sir Edward Hussey Packe, married John Drury Boteler Drury-Lowe (1905-1960). He adopted the additional surname of Packe and had a son Simon Jasper Packe-Drury-Lowe in 1938 who inherited the house and estate.
Near the house stands the church of St Andrew, a medieval parish church largely rebuilt in 1890 by the archtect Sir A Blomfield. It is all thet remains of the medieval village of Prestwold, which was demolished in the enclosure of the estate.
Also within the estate are 5 flats (3 of which are in the house), 2 lodges, a gardener's cottage and a laundry cottage. Simons's son Edward (married to the sculptress Julia Cursham) is responsible for the management of the farmland, parkland and an airfield. The hall itself is also used to host weddings and private parties.[2]
It was the site of the 2012 Convoy for Heroes Land Rover event.[3] which raised around £10,000. Convoy for Heroes returned to Prestwold Hall again at Easter 2013.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Prestwold Hall , Prestwold - Listed Buildings - Charnwood Borough Council". charnwood.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
- ^ "Domesday Reloaded - Prestwold Halll". BBC. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ^ a b "Convoy for Heroes". convoy4heroes.org.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
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