Place House - The Town, Great Staughton, Cambridgeshire, UK - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

Place House stands opposite the church and is a striking example of Tudor architecture. There are the remains of a moat from the earlier days when it was the grange of a Charterhouse. This dated back to 1539 when Sir Oliver Leader acquired the Rectory Manor. Sir Leader caused some upset in the village as riots broke out over land issues when he claimed it as his own. He died whilst he was living in the Charterhouse in 1557.

In the middle of the 17th century a fire destroyed most of the house leaving only the south wing. Subsequently it was rebuilt and restored. The two tudor barns which survive date back to Sir Oliver Leader's time.

The house is made of red brick and is now lovingly cared for with excellent grounds.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1539 Additional Dates of Construction: Much rebuilt in the 17th century after a fire. Architectural Period/Style: Tudor Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Manor House Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Please see above Main Material of Construction: Red Brick Private/Public Access: Private Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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