Ruins of Cowdray House, Easebourne, West Sussex

Ruins of a fine stone mansion. The east and north sides were built by Sir David Owen in 1492 circa, the west and south sides by Sir William Fitzwilliam, later Earl of Southampton, in c1533. Further alterations were made by the latter's half-brother, Sir Anthony Browne, and his son, the first Viscount Montague. It remained the home of the Montague family until partly destroyed by fire in 1792.

Location

West Sussex Easebourne

Period

Tudor (1485 - 1602)

Tags

house castle rich manor hall ruin Tudor (1485 - 1602)