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Moresby Hall is a former 12th century manor house near Parton, Cumberland. The name derives from the original builder named Morisceby, Mawriceby or Moricebi as early as 1150. The wealthy Moresby family owned the estate for centuries during mediæval times and had contacts with English royalty. Christopher de Moresby fought in the Battle of Agincourt and was knighted by King Henry V. Anne, his great-granddaughter who was sole heiress of the estate, saw her fiancé Sir Francis Weston executed by King Henry VIII along with Queen Anne Boleyn. Later the Fletcher family (from Cockermouth) owned Moresby Hall for a 250-year period. During this period it underwent some changes by architect Inigo Jones around 1620 and later between 1670 and 1690, by either William Thackery or Edward Addison. The Fletchers also assisted in the archaeological investigation of remains from a Roman camp, located across from Moresby Hall, which is still a site of archaeological interest today. During the 18th century, the house was owned by several different people after Thomas Fletcher died childless. It fell into disrepair and was used as a farmhouse for some years, before it was restored in 1910 and became a small manor house again. In 1955, it was bought by prominent local employer, High Duty Alloys, who used Moresby to host business connections, celebrities, and even royalty. In the 1990’s Moresby Hall was reborn as a hotel. It is within the council area of Cumberland.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1137268.

Place Type: Historic House
Historic County: Cumberland
Lat, Long: 54.57369,-3.5740909
Grid Reference: NX 9834 2097
Civil Parish: Parton CP
Council Area: Cumberland CA
Police Area: Cumbria PA

GBPN ID: 319511
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Moresby_Hall,_Cumberland_319511

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