More information : [TF 00663239] Great Humby Hall [GT] (Site of) (1) Great Humby Hall, seat of the Brownlows, stood close by the chapel of Ease [see TF 03 SW 2]. The site can still be traced. (2-3) There is extensive ground disturbance around the published site, but no pattern could be traced. William de Paris purchased the Manor of Humby, from Thomas de Somerby in 1232. The estate then passed finally to Sir William Brownlow, who died at the Hall in 1666. (4-4a)
DMV earthworks of Great Humby surveyed include moated site. (5-6)
Air photographs revealed there was ground disturbance in the area cited by authority 1, but no coherent structures could be interpreted. Documentary research revealed the first Manor House was built between 1212 and 1242, probably near to the present chapel (TF 03 SW 2). By the early 17th century a considerable Hall existed, probably demolished in the later 17th century. A fieldwork survey has identified Medieval settlement earthworks, including moats which may be manorial fishponds, associated with the Manor House. (7-7a).
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