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Hace 3 días · In 1640-41, William Craven, first earl of Craven, who owned the Stokesay estate at that time, spent £468 and a further £65 building the wonderful gatehouse you see today, with its elaborately carved timbers. However, a couple of years later in 1642, the English Civil War broke out.
4 de may. de 2024 · William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven, PC (June 1608 – 9 April 1697) was an English nobleman and soldier. His parents were William Craven, born in a poor family in Appletreewick in North Yorkshire, who moved to London, became wealthy, and was Lord Mayor of London in 1610, and Elizabeth (née Whitmore), sister of George Whitmore, a ...
Hace 4 días · It was built by Sir William Drury, who is reported to have been not only the head of a great family, but Knight of the Garter. He held a command in the Irish wars in the reign of Elizabeth, and showed great ability as an officer.
Hace 3 días · William Craven was knighted at Newmarket in 1627 in recognition of his services in the Netherlands and was created Lord Craven of Hampstead Marshall 12 March the same year, with remainder, failing male issue, to his brothers in succession and their heirs male.
Hace 5 días · He was commissioned to rebuild Hampstead Marshall, Berkshire, for William Craven, 1st Earl of Craven (1608–1697), but died there, with the structure still in the works: the piano nobile had not yet been begun.
Hace 2 días · The original house seems to have been still standing when the premises were purchased by Sir William Craven in May, 1700.
Hace 5 días · AND further, of our especial grace, certain knowledge, and mere motion, we have given, granted and confirmed, and by these presents, for us, our heirs and successors, do give, grant and confirm, unto the [2768] said Edward Earl of Clarendon, George Duke of Albemarle, William Earl of Craven, John Lord Berkeley, Anthony Lord Ashley ...
