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Redlynch, Somerset Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Redlynch, Somerset

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Redlynch, Somerset history

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Ownership

In the mid-12th century the manor of Redlynch was held by Henry Lovel of Castle Cary. It was later part of the hundred of Bruton. In the late 14th century it was acquired by James FitzJames, whose great-grandson was Chief Justice of the King’s Bench. In 1617 Sir Robert Gorges of Bristol purchased the estate from John FitzJames. The estate descended to Sir Stephen Fox-Strangways, 1st Earl of Ilchester.

Speculators and wartime use

In 1912 the estate was sold by Giles Fox-Strangways, 6th Earl of Ilchester, to the Cavendish Land Company. The new residence converted by the 5th Earl was partly destroyed by a fire in 1914 caused by suffragettes. In 1935 it was purchased by Margaret “Daisy” Leiter (died 1967) and sister-in-law of Lord Curzon, who lived there until her death.

Heritage at risk

Redlynch served as a school between 1971 and 1982. In 1985 the house and stables were split into flats, and the orangery sold for use as a separate house. The surviving folly known as The Towers, displaying the arms of the Fox family, features on the Heritage at Risk Register.

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22 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Redlynch, Somerset places to visit

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Redlynch, Somerset has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Redlynch, Somerset’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Redlynch, Somerset’s information audio spots:

Church of St Peter, Redlynch The Anglican Church of St Peter in Redlynch, Somerset, was built in about 1750. It is a Grade II* listed building.

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