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Gayton Manor House, Northamptonshire

Gayton Manor House is a historic house in Gayton, Northamptonshire. Sir Francis Tanfield built the house in the 16th century. The architectural style is that of the reigns of Elizabeth and James I. In 1607, Gayton Manor was sold by Tanfield’s grandson to Sir William Samwell. Samwell worked closely with Elizabeth I as auditor of the exchequer and was knighted at the coronation of King James I in 1603. Between 1755 and the 1970s, the manor remained in the ownership of the same family. It is within the council area of West Northamptonshire.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1293835.

Place Type: Historic House
Historic County: Northamptonshire
Lat, Long: 52.187294,-0.96951185
Grid Reference: SP 7054 5483
Civil Parish: Gayton CP
Council Area: West Northamptonshire CA
Police Area: Northamptonshire PA

GBPN ID: 303173
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Gayton_Manor_House,_Northamptonshire_303173

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