Reputedly
the largest thatched manor house in the country, Alford Manor House
was built to a traditional H plan in 1611.
It is a very rare example
of a composite structure, featuring a wooden frame with reed and
plaster (visible from within the house), encased in brick.
Ground
floor and first floor rooms feature design interventions from Georgian
through to Victorian times, whilst the attic floor is virtually
untouched since 1611.
Alford Manor House owes much of its existence to the wealth of one of its
owners, Sir Robert Christopher, and through marriage to the Manners
dynasty (the Dukes of Rutland), as well as to its tenants, most
notably the Higgins family. Following a major restoration project
the house is now open to visitors.
Hackett Barn Museum is part of the Alford Manor House Complex. Situated at the rear of the 17th century thatched Manor, it houses many of the towns historic artifacts
Family Tree Research: Do you want to trace your family tree?
Alford Manor House can help you.
We have packs available that will assist you in finding out about your families past.
We can also point you in many directions where there will be additional specialist help with your search.
