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During the 16th century a dispute arose between the Lords
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The estate was broken up in the early years of the 19th century, with the house purchased in 1862 by John More
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work". The curved double stair leading to the main entrance was added in 1782. William Adam also laid out new parks around the house, including avenues focused on several buildings and monuments, few of which survive. From 1756 the
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