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Yahoo
14 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Lordship of manor of Rotherham on sale for £15,000
The lordship of the manor of Rotherham has gone up for sale - with the deeds to the title priced at £15,000. Vendors Manorial Services said it was "unusual" for the opportunity to buy the title of such a large town. It last changed hands in 1988, and previous aristocratic holders of the manor include the Earls of Shrewsbury, the Dukes of Norfolk and the Earls of Effingham. The latter family lived at Thundercliffe Grange, and held the title for 250 years. A spokesperson for Manorial Services said: "It is very unusual for the lordship of such an important and well-known place to come to the market." They said: "The manor of Rotherham played a central role in the governance of the town before the 19th Century and its illustrious owners include the Earls of Effingham, who sold the lordship in 1988. "Rotherham is rightly famous as an industrial powerhouse but throughout its long and fascinating history its lords of the manor have played an important part. "This title is now available and we are looking for offers in the region £15,000 for a unique part of Rotherham and Yorkshire history." The title will be sold along with its relevant documents that date from 1536 up until 1878. Rotherham became known for its coal and steel industries, but the market town was founded in the Saxon period. After the Norman Conquest, William the Conqueror awarded the manor to his half-brother, Robert, who became a major landowner. The town was still under the control of the manorial courts until the start of the 19th Century, but these were eventually superseded by a more modern justice system. Other lordships currently on sale by Manorial Services include Belper, Derbyshire, with an asking price of £8,500, Micklefield in Hertfordshire, for £8,500, Barforth in Durham for £8,000 and Staunton, Devon, for £8,000. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North Lordship of Manor of Weston title up for sale Historic lordships titles go on sale Manorial Services
BBC News
15 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Lordship of the manor of Rotherham goes on sale for £15,000
The lordship of the manor of Rotherham has gone up for sale - with the deeds to the title priced at £15, Manorial Services said it was "unusual" for the opportunity to buy the title of such a large last changed hands in 1988, and previous aristocratic holders of the manor include the Earls of Shrewsbury, the Dukes of Norfolk and the Earls of Effingham. The latter family lived at Thundercliffe Grange, and held the title for 250 years.A spokesperson for Manorial Services said: "It is very unusual for the lordship of such an important and well-known place to come to the market." They said: "The manor of Rotherham played a central role in the governance of the town before the 19th Century and its illustrious owners include the Earls of Effingham, who sold the lordship in 1988."Rotherham is rightly famous as an industrial powerhouse but throughout its long and fascinating history its lords of the manor have played an important part."This title is now available and we are looking for offers in the region £15,000 for a unique part of Rotherham and Yorkshire history."The title will be sold along with its relevant documents that date from 1536 up until 1878. Rotherham became known for its coal and steel industries, but the market town was founded in the Saxon the Norman Conquest, William the Conqueror awarded the manor to his half-brother, Robert, who became a major landowner. The town was still under the control of the manorial courts until the start of the 19th Century, but these were eventually superseded by a more modern justice lordships currently on sale by Manorial Services include Belper, Derbyshire, with an asking price of £8,500, Micklefield in Hertfordshire, for £8,500, Barforth in Durham for £8,000 and Staunton, Devon, for £8,000. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
News.com.au
19-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Historic mansion for sale for $594k but there's an unusual catch
An 1890s manor in the UK has hit the auction block for just £288,000 ($A594,000). The catch? Prospective buyers can only view it from a distance. Shire Hall, in Llangefni on the island of Anglesey, north Wales, was built in 1899 and sits overlooking the Afon Cefni river, The Sun reports. It was originally constructed of stone at a cost of £4,453, with an extension added in 1912. Once used as office space, the building is now derelict following a serious fire, and is considered unsafe to enter. It's set to be sold at auction between 20 and 22 May. Viewings are restricted due to the building's dangerous condition, including a collapsed roof and major structural damage. 'The site is inaccessible, and we are informed is unsafe. We are unauthorised to provide access,' the listing by Paul Fosh auctions reads. 'Any party accessing the property enters at their own risk.' Paul Fosh Auctions says the site has planning permission in place for six riverside apartments. However, they note that a more extensive development could be possible, depending on future discussions with the local council. Gemma Vaughan from the auction house said: 'The lot offers a most unusual and exciting opportunity for an investor/developer to acquire this historic building in the heart of Llangefni.' Shire Hall is among 91 properties scheduled for an online auction from May 20 to 22.
