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The above illustration is of Wingfield College, which is on the market for an incredible £1.75million. (Surely that’s an error?) Oh my, it’s a dream residence for anyone who loves things medieval. Even more desirable is the fact that it has some significant historic connections. It was first granted to Sir John de Wingfield, who fought at the Battle of Poitiers. His daughter married Michael de la Pole, of the wool merchant family from Kingston upon Hull, who would become Lord Chancellor and 1st Earl of Suffolk during the reign of Richard II. John de la Pole, Earl of Lincoln, was Richard III’s much trusted nephew, of course. So this amazing old house has a history that will appeal particularly to readers of this blog.

The Country Life article has much more information and numerous illustrations. Alas, I can only look and wish….