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The former historic '''Annery''' estate in ], Devon was first a medieval mansion, occupied by individuals who served the king, were in Parliament, or were noted bishops. About 1800 the building was rebuilt in neo-Classical architecture. In 1957, it was demolished. The former historic '''Annery''' estate in ], Devon was first a medieval mansion, occupied by individuals who served the king, were in Parliament, or were noted bishops. About 1800 the building was rebuilt or significantly altered into a building of neo-Classical architecture. It was demolished in the late 1950s.


==Description== ==Description==
The medieval mansion stood in a "fine timbered park" dating back to the 13th century or before.<ref name="Devon CC">{{cite web | url=http://www.devon.gov.uk/historicmonkleigh | title=Monkleigh | publisher=Devon County Council | accessdate=23 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="English Heritage" /> A deerpark may have been in place as early as 1422, but is known to have been in existence about 1540.<ref name=ADS /> During the reign of ] (1377-1399), there was a fishery on ] and a ].<ref name=ADS /> The medieval mansion stood in a "fine timbered park" dating back to the 13th century or before.<ref name="Devon CC">{{cite web | url=http://www.devon.gov.uk/historicmonkleigh | title=Monkleigh | publisher=Devon County Council | accessdate=23 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="English Heritage" /> A deerpark may have been in place as early as 1422, but is known to have been in existence about 1540.<ref name=ADS /> During the reign of ] (1377-1399), there was a fishery on ] and a ].<ref name=ADS />


It was owned by Osbert of Annery.<ref name="Risdon pp. 276-277">{{cite book|author=]|title=The chorographical description or survey of the county of Devon: Printed from a genuine copy of the original manuscript, with considerable additions|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=uIdnAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA276|accessdate=23 June 2013|year=1811|publisher=Printed for Rees and Curtis, Plymouth|pages=276–277}}</ref> By 1260 the house was owned by the Stapeldons; ] was born at Annery that year.<ref name="Devon CC" /> After the Stapeldons, it was owned by Sir ].<ref name="Risdon pp. 276-277" /> The old house fell into decay in around 1800 and a new neo-Classical building was built on the grounds of the medieval building.<ref name="Devon CC" /><ref name="English Heritage" /><ref name="ADS">{{cite web | url=http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/catalogue/adsdata/arch-721-1/dissemination/pdf/southwes1-27611_1.pdf | title=Annery House | publisher=Archaeology Data Service | date=2 March 2006 | accessdate=24 June 2013}}</ref>{{#tag:ref|It has also been said that the building was modernised and refurbished.<ref name="Devon CC" />|group="nb"}} An archaeological assessment described it as a "post-1688 house on site of pre-1261 mansion".<ref name="ADS" /> It was demolished in 1957, but the kitchen garden walls, which include the date "1813" carved above a door, have survived and have been a grade II ] since 1988.<ref name="English Heritage">{{cite web | url=http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1105127 | title=Annery House | publisher=English Heritage | accessdate=24 June 2013}}</ref> It was owned by Osbert of Annery.<ref name="Risdon pp. 276-277">{{cite book|author=]|title=The chorographical description or survey of the county of Devon: Printed from a genuine copy of the original manuscript, with considerable additions|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=uIdnAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA276|accessdate=23 June 2013|year=1811|publisher=Printed for Rees and Curtis, Plymouth|pages=276–277}}</ref> By 1260 the house was owned by the Stapeldons; ] was born at Annery that year.<ref name="Devon CC" /> After the Stapeldons, it was owned by Sir ].<ref name="Risdon pp. 276-277" /> The old house fell into decay in around 1800 and a new neo-Classical building was built<ref name="Devon CC" /><ref name="English Heritage" /><ref name="ADS">{{cite web | url=http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/catalogue/adsdata/arch-721-1/dissemination/pdf/southwes1-27611_1.pdf | title=Annery House | publisher=Archaeology Data Service | date=2 March 2006 | accessdate=24 June 2013}}</ref>{{#tag:ref|It has also been said that the building was modernised and refurbished.<ref name="Devon CC" />|group="nb"}} or built the house around the original medieval mansion.<ref name=Lauder /> It was described as having a "Stucco front with Ionic order to full height and ] plus ]. On the east is a bow to full height. On the north is a projecting octagonal parapet." Located on the grounds was Dower House, a large ] house with a "continuous ] verandah."<ref name=Lauder /> Views from the property included Annery's woodland, much of which is gone now, and the ] valley.<ref name=Lauder /> An archaeological assessment described it as a "post-1688 house on site of pre-1261 mansion".<ref name="ADS" /> It was demolished after September, 1958,<ref name=Lauder />{{#tag:ref|English Heritage stated that the manor was demolished in 1957,<ref name="English Heritage" /> but Lauder reports that it was demolished when Berringer owned it, following the September 1958 death of Mr. Green.<ref name=Lauder />|group="nb"|name="Nineteen fify-eight"}} but the kitchen garden walls, which include the date "1813" carved above a door, have survived and have been a grade II ] since 1988.<ref name="English Heritage">{{cite web | url=http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1105127 | title=Annery House | publisher=English Heritage | accessdate=24 June 2013}}</ref>


==Medieval house and estate== ==Medieval house and estate==
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===Stapledon=== ===Stapledon===
By 1260 the house was owned by the Stapeldons; ] was born at Annery that year and became the ] from 1307 to 1326 and ]'s ].<ref name="Devon CC" /><ref name="Somes obit" /> The family originated at the estate of Stapledon in the parish of Cookbury, near ].<ref>{{cite book | author=] | title=The Worthies of Devon | year=1810 | page=722 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|author1=Peter Fabyan Sparke Amery|author2=John S. Amery|author3=Joshua Brooking Rowe|title=Devon Notes and Queries|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=hzJJAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA161|accessdate=24 June 2013|year=1903|publisher=J. G. Commin|page=161}}</ref><ref name="Devonshire AASLA">{{cite book|author=Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and Art|title=Report & Transactions|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=ijwPAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA442|accessdate=24 June 2013|year=1876|page=442}}</ref>{{#tag:ref|Worthy, who provided a biography of Stapledon's life, questions whether he was born at Annery or at the estate in Cooksbury.<ref name="Devonshire AASLA" />|group="nb"|name=""}} His monument and effigy exist in ]. The subsequent sole heiress, Thomasin Stapledon married Sir ].<ref>{{cite book|author=Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and Art|title=Report & Transactions|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=ijwPAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA450|accessdate=24 June 2013|year=1876|pages=450–52}}</ref> By 1260 the house was owned by the Stapeldons; ] was born at Annery that year and became the ] from 1307 to 1326 and ]'s ].<ref name="Devon CC" /><ref name=Lauder /><ref name="Somes obit" /> The family originated at the estate of Stapledon in the parish of Cookbury, near ].<ref>{{cite book | author=] | title=The Worthies of Devon | year=1810 | page=722 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|author1=Peter Fabyan Sparke Amery|author2=John S. Amery|author3=Joshua Brooking Rowe|title=Devon Notes and Queries|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=hzJJAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA161|accessdate=24 June 2013|year=1903|publisher=J. G. Commin|page=161}}</ref><ref name="Devonshire AASLA">{{cite book|author=Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and Art|title=Report & Transactions|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=ijwPAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA442|accessdate=24 June 2013|year=1876|page=442}}</ref>{{#tag:ref|Worthy, who provided a biography of Stapledon's life, questions whether he was born at Annery or at the estate in Cooksbury.<ref name="Devonshire AASLA" />|group="nb"}} His monument and effigy exist in ]. The subsequent sole heiress, Thomasin Stapledon married Sir ].<ref>{{cite book|author=Devonshire Association for the Advancement of Science, Literature and Art|title=Report & Transactions|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=ijwPAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA450|accessdate=24 June 2013|year=1876|pages=450–52}}</ref>


===Hankford=== ===Hankford===
] ]
Although his parentage is unknown, Sir ] (died 1422) ], ] inherited the Annery estate from the Hankford family line that started with Richard and Thomasin Stapledon Hankford. Since his son Richard died before him, Hankford's heir was his grandson, Sir Richard Hankford, who first married an heiress to the Fitz-Warren estate.<ref name="Risdon pp. 276-277" /> Handford's second wife was Lord Nevill's daughter, Anne. Their daughter, ] (c. 1431 – 1485), was sole heiress to Richard Hankford's estate, including the Annery estate. She married ].<ref name="Risdon pp. 276-277" /><ref name="Lysons p. 353">{{cite book|author=Samuel Lysons|title=Magna Britannia: Being a Concise Topographical Account of the Several Counties of Great Britain. Containing Devonshire|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=fMY_AAAAcAAJ&pg=PA353|accessdate=24 June 2013|year=1822|publisher=Cadell|page=353}}</ref> Although his parentage is unknown, Sir ] (died 1422){{#tag:ref|Hankford's oak is historically believed to be the site where Hankford was shot by his gamekeeper, either accidentally or contrived by the bishop, who reportedly instructed the gamekeeper to shoot anyone who didn't answer when called upon. He is buried in the Monkleigh church's Annery aisle.<ref name=Lauder />|group="nb"}} ], ] inherited the Annery estate from the Hankford family line that started with Richard and Thomasin Stapledon Hankford. Since his son Richard died before him, Hankford's heir was his grandson, Sir Richard Hankford, who first married an heiress to the Fitz-Warren estate.<ref name="Risdon pp. 276-277" /> Handford's second wife was Lord Nevill's daughter, Anne. Their daughter, ] (c. 1431 – 1485), was sole heiress to Richard Hankford's estate, including the Annery estate. She married ].<ref name="Risdon pp. 276-277" /><ref name="Lysons p. 353">{{cite book|author=Samuel Lysons|title=Magna Britannia: Being a Concise Topographical Account of the Several Counties of Great Britain. Containing Devonshire|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=fMY_AAAAcAAJ&pg=PA353|accessdate=24 June 2013|year=1822|publisher=Cadell|page=353}}</ref>


===Butler=== ===Butler===
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===Tardrew=== ===Tardrew===
The 1810 edition of Tristram Risdon's ''Survey of Devon'' states that "The estate of Annery has, of late years, passed through several hands, and now belongs to Mr. Tardrew, of Bideford".<ref name="Risdon, p.422">{{cite book|author=]|title=The chorographical description or survey of the county of Devon: Printed from a genuine copy of the original manuscript, with considerable additions|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=uIdnAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA422|accessdate=23 June 2013|year=1811|publisher=Printed for Rees and Curtis, Plymouth|pages=422}}</ref> This was William Tardrew, a ship-owner and builder who played an active part in public life – amongst other duties he was a ] and ] for Devon.<ref name="Scrutton p. 87">{{cite book | author=Susan Scrutton | title=Lord Rolle's Canal | location=Great Torrington or Hartland | publisher=Susan Scrutton, Jamaica Press | year=2006 | page=87 }}</ref> He spent a great deal of money on improving the property,<ref name="Scrutton p. 87" /> apparently before 1822 when Lysons wrote that "the house has been modernized by Mr. Tardrew", adding that until about 1800 the old house had had an impressive ] for which it was famous.<ref name="Lysons p. 353" /> The 1810 edition of Tristram Risdon's ''Survey of Devon'' states that "The estate of Annery has, of late years, passed through several hands, and now belongs to Mr. Tardrew, of Bideford".<ref name="Risdon, p.422">{{cite book|author=]|title=The chorographical description or survey of the county of Devon: Printed from a genuine copy of the original manuscript, with considerable additions|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=uIdnAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA422|accessdate=23 June 2013|year=1811|publisher=Printed for Rees and Curtis, Plymouth|pages=422}}</ref> This was William Tardrew, a ship-owner and builder who played an active part in public life – amongst other duties he was a ] and ] for Devon.<ref name="Scrutton p. 87">{{cite book | author=Susan Scrutton | title=Lord Rolle's Canal | location=Great Torrington or Hartland | publisher=Susan Scrutton, Jamaica Press | year=2006 | page=87 }}</ref> He spent a great deal of money on improving the property,<ref name="Scrutton p. 87" /> apparently before 1822 when Lysons wrote that "the house has been modernized by Mr. Tardrew", adding that until about 1800 the old house had had an impressive ] for which it was famous.<ref name= Lauder /><ref name="Lysons p. 353" />


Tardrew operated a ship yard from an inlet of the River Torridge next to Annery kiln, but moved it to the canal sea-lock after the latter's construction.<ref name="Scrutton p. 87" />{{#tag:ref|His brother was Henry Tardrew who ran an iron-foundry and bar-iron warehouse in Bideford. In 1829 he renovated the Annery Chapel in Monkleigh Church as is recorded on a stone tablet in the Chapel, where he was buried. He sold part of the estate on the left bank of the ] to Lord Rolle for the building of the ]. Annery land included Beacon Down Marsh in the parishes of ], Monkleigh and Weare Giffard, in which was built the sea-lock, the start of the canal,<ref>{{cite book | author=Susan Scrutton | title=Lord Rolle's Canal | location=Great Torrington or Hartland | publisher=Susan Scrutton, Jamaica Press | year=2006 | page=19 }}</ref> for which he provided ships.<ref name="Scrutton p. 87" /> He was one of the investors who in 1835 built "Half-Penny Bridge", a toll-bridge over the River Torridge at Annery Kiln linking Monkleigh and Weare Giffard parishes.<ref>{{cite book | author=Susan Scrutton | title=Lord Rolle's Canal | location=Great Torrington or Hartland | publisher=Susan Scrutton, Jamaica Press | year=2006 | page=22 }}</ref>|group="nb"}} In 1836 Lord Rolle leased his Rolle Canal to a partnership of four men, one of whom was William Tardrew of Annery, who held 6 of the 14 shares, representing an interest of 43%. In 1846 a new partnership was formed comprising William Tardrew and George Bragington, an original investor and Lord Rolle's former canal agent. Tardrew is said not to have contributed his agreed share of new capital to the business, and soon the business failed.<ref>{{cite book | author=Susan Scrutton | title=Lord Rolle's Canal | location=Great Torrington or Hartland | publisher=Susan Scrutton, Jamaica Press | year=2006 | pages=69–71 }}</ref> Tardrew operated a ship yard from an inlet of the River Torridge next to Annery kiln, but moved it to the canal sea-lock after the latter's construction.<ref name="Scrutton p. 87" />{{#tag:ref|His brother was Henry Tardrew who ran an iron-foundry and bar-iron warehouse in Bideford. In 1829 he renovated the Annery Chapel in Monkleigh Church as is recorded on a stone tablet in the Chapel, where he was buried. He sold part of the estate on the left bank of the ] to Lord Rolle for the building of the ]. Annery land included Beacon Down Marsh in the parishes of ], Monkleigh and Weare Giffard, in which was built the sea-lock, the start of the canal,<ref>{{cite book | author=Susan Scrutton | title=Lord Rolle's Canal | location=Great Torrington or Hartland | publisher=Susan Scrutton, Jamaica Press | year=2006 | page=19 }}</ref> for which he provided ships.<ref name="Scrutton p. 87" /> He was one of the investors who in 1835 built "Half-Penny Bridge", a toll-bridge over the River Torridge at Annery Kiln linking Monkleigh and Weare Giffard parishes.<ref>{{cite book | author=Susan Scrutton | title=Lord Rolle's Canal | location=Great Torrington or Hartland | publisher=Susan Scrutton, Jamaica Press | year=2006 | page=22 }}</ref>|group="nb"}} In 1836 Lord Rolle leased his Rolle Canal to a partnership of four men, one of whom was William Tardrew of Annery, who held 6 of the 14 shares, representing an interest of 43%. In 1846 a new partnership was formed comprising William Tardrew and George Bragington, an original investor and Lord Rolle's former canal agent. Tardrew is said not to have contributed his agreed share of new capital to the business, and soon the business failed.<ref>{{cite book | author=Susan Scrutton | title=Lord Rolle's Canal | location=Great Torrington or Hartland | publisher=Susan Scrutton, Jamaica Press | year=2006 | pages=69–71 }}</ref>


===Somes=== ===Somes===
Annery House was purchased by Joseph Somes (died 1845) of Blackwall, ] for ]. He was a former Governor of the ] and large ship owner. Queen Victoria's sovereignty over New Zealand was declared from his ship ''The Tory''.<ref name="Somes obit" /><ref>{{cite web | url=http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22356827 | title=Somes, Joseph, 1787-1845 (biography) | publisher=National Library of New Zealand | accessdate=24 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|author=Rosemary Anne Lauder|title=Devon Families|date=1 April 2002|publisher=Halsgrove Press|isbn=978-1-84114-140-4 | page=23}}</ref> His widow Maria Somes (1816–1911), a ],<ref name="Somes obit">{{cite web | url=http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&d=CHP19110929.2.82.1 | title=Mrs. Maria Somes - Founder of the Somes Scholarships | publisher=Papers Past | work=The Press | date=29 September 1911 | accessdate=24 June 2013 | pages=9}}</ref> remained at Annery at least until 1879. At that time Annery was owned by J.P. Ley and John Saltren Willet and Mrs. Somes.<ref>{{cite book|author=William White (of Sheffield.)|title=History, Gazetteer and Directory of the County of Devon: Including the City of Exeter, and Comprising a General Survey of the County ...|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=n9sWAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA550|accessdate=24 June 2013|year=1879|publisher=White|page=550}}</ref> When it was advertised for sale in 1912, it was described as having woodlands, shady walks, glass-houses, and 19th century kitchen garden walls.<ref name=ADS /> Annery House was purchased by Joseph Somes (died 1845) of Blackwall, ] for ]. He was a former Governor of the ] and large ship owner. Queen Victoria's sovereignty over New Zealand was declared from his ship ''The Tory''.<ref name=Lauder>{{cite book|author=Rosemary Anne Lauder|title=Devon Families|date=1 April 2002|publisher=Halsgrove Press|isbn=978-1-84114-140-4 | pages=20–28}}</ref><ref name="Somes obit" /><ref>{{cite web | url=http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22356827 | title=Somes, Joseph, 1787-1845 (biography) | publisher=National Library of New Zealand | accessdate=24 June 2013}}</ref> His widow Maria Somes (1816–1911), a ],<ref name="Somes obit">{{cite web | url=http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&d=CHP19110929.2.82.1 | title=Mrs. Maria Somes - Founder of the Somes Scholarships | publisher=Papers Past | work=The Press | date=29 September 1911 | accessdate=24 June 2013 | pages=9}}</ref> remained at Annery at least until 1879. At that time Annery was owned by J.P. Ley and John Saltren Willet and Mrs. Somes.<ref>{{cite book|author=William White (of Sheffield.)|title=History, Gazetteer and Directory of the County of Devon: Including the City of Exeter, and Comprising a General Survey of the County ...|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=n9sWAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA550|accessdate=24 June 2013|year=1879|publisher=White|page=550}}</ref> When it was advertised for sale in 1912, it was described as having woodlands, shady walks, glass-houses, and 19th century kitchen garden walls.<ref name=ADS />

===Bayly===
Mr Bayly, a famous polo player, owned the estate after the Somes. He and his wife modernised the house and installed an electricity generation plant. He died of meningitis soon after moving in. His widow lived at Annergy until 1921 and then offered occupying tenants the opportunity to buy their farm or cottages, excluding the home farm and lodges.<ref name=Lauder />


===Fleming=== ===Fleming===
Lilias Fleming and her adopted daughter, Crystal Frazer, lived last at Annery.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.wearegiffard.info/history/story-of-weare-giffard/WG-Building-Buildings-of-Interest.pdf | title=Other Buildings of Interest - Annery House | publisher=Weare Giffard | accessdate=24 June 2013 | pages=12}}</ref> Lilias Fleming bought the property and, with Crystal Frazer, her adopted daughter, lived last at Annery. Miss Fleming died at the age of 86 in 1941. No one lived in the manor thereafter, and it deteriorated.<ref name=Lauder /><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.wearegiffard.info/history/story-of-weare-giffard/WG-Building-Buildings-of-Interest.pdf | title=Other Buildings of Interest - Annery House | publisher=Weare Giffard | accessdate=24 June 2013 | pages=12}}</ref>

===Green and Berridge===
Mr. Green bought the estate and lived at Dower House. Upon his death in September 1958, the house was sold. Over time the original 475 acres of woodland has been reduced to 20 acres.<ref name=Lauder /> The property was subdivided for subsequent sales. Mr. Berridge bought the property that had the large manor, had it demolished,{{#tag:ref||group="nb"|name="Nineteen fify-eight"}} and built a bungalow in its site.<ref name=Lauder />


==In popular culture== ==In popular culture==

Revision as of 14:59, 28 June 2013

Annery House, early 20th century photograph, before it was demolished in 1958.

The former historic Annery estate in Monkleigh, Devon was first a medieval mansion, occupied by individuals who served the king, were in Parliament, or were noted bishops. About 1800 the building was rebuilt or significantly altered into a building of neo-Classical architecture. It was demolished in the late 1950s.

Description

The medieval mansion stood in a "fine timbered park" dating back to the 13th century or before. A deerpark may have been in place as early as 1422, but is known to have been in existence about 1540. During the reign of Richard II (1377-1399), there was a fishery on River Torridge and a dovecote.

It was owned by Osbert of Annery. By 1260 the house was owned by the Stapeldons; Walter de Stapeldon was born at Annery that year. After the Stapeldons, it was owned by Sir William Hankford. The old house fell into decay in around 1800 and a new neo-Classical building was built or built the house around the original medieval mansion. It was described as having a "Stucco front with Ionic order to full height and entablature plus parapet. On the east is a bow to full height. On the north is a projecting octagonal parapet." Located on the grounds was Dower House, a large Georgian house with a "continuous Doric verandah." Views from the property included Annery's woodland, much of which is gone now, and the River Torridge valley. An archaeological assessment described it as a "post-1688 house on site of pre-1261 mansion". It was demolished after September, 1958, but the kitchen garden walls, which include the date "1813" carved above a door, have survived and have been a grade II listed building since 1988.

Medieval house and estate

According to Tristram Risdon, the earliest recorded holder of the estate was Osbert de Annery.

Stapledon

By 1260 the house was owned by the Stapeldons; Walter de Stapeldon was born at Annery that year and became the Bishop of Exeter from 1307 to 1326 and Edward II's Lord High Treasurer. The family originated at the estate of Stapledon in the parish of Cookbury, near Holsworthy, Devon. His monument and effigy exist in Exeter Cathedral. The subsequent sole heiress, Thomasin Stapledon married Sir Richard Hankford.

Hankford

Arms of Hankford of Annery: Sable, a chevron barry nebuly argent and gules.

Although his parentage is unknown, Sir William Hankford (died 1422) KB, Lord Chief Justice of England inherited the Annery estate from the Hankford family line that started with Richard and Thomasin Stapledon Hankford. Since his son Richard died before him, Hankford's heir was his grandson, Sir Richard Hankford, who first married an heiress to the Fitz-Warren estate. Handford's second wife was Lord Nevill's daughter, Anne. Their daughter, Anne Hankford (c. 1431 – 1485), was sole heiress to Richard Hankford's estate, including the Annery estate. She married Thomas Butler, 7th Earl of Ormond.

Butler

Anne Hankford and Thomas Butler (also Boteler) had two daughters, Margaret Butler (c. 1454 – 1539) and Anne Butler (born c. 1455). Anne married Sir James St. Leger.

St Ledger

Arms of St Ledger: Azure fretty argent, a chief or

Annery passed through the lines of Anne and her husband Sir James St. Leger to their son Sir George St. Leger, then his son Sir John St. Leger (died 1596). The St Leger's were also from Dartington and Cannonleigh. Annery was sold to Tristram Arscott, Esquire by John St. Leger by 1600. Arscott married the St. Leger's daughter Eudlia or Ulalia on 7 October 1583. She was the widow of Edmund Tremayne of Callacome, Lamerton, Clerk of the Privy Council.

Arscott

Tristram Arscott (died 1621) of Launcells, Cornwall, purchased Annery from his father-in-law, Sir John St Leger. It was inherited by Arscott and Eudlia's son, John Arscott, Esquire. John's daughter and sole heiress married a man from London named Johnson.

Prust

Arms of Prust of Thorry, Hartland: Gules, on a chief argent two estoiles sable

Annery was owned by the Prust family sometime after it was owned by the Arscotts. John (1695) and Joseph Prust (1692), were from Annery; Their father was Joseph Prust.

1800 house and estate

Tardrew

The 1810 edition of Tristram Risdon's Survey of Devon states that "The estate of Annery has, of late years, passed through several hands, and now belongs to Mr. Tardrew, of Bideford". This was William Tardrew, a ship-owner and builder who played an active part in public life – amongst other duties he was a magistrate and Deputy Lieutenant for Devon. He spent a great deal of money on improving the property, apparently before 1822 when Lysons wrote that "the house has been modernized by Mr. Tardrew", adding that until about 1800 the old house had had an impressive long gallery for which it was famous.

Tardrew operated a ship yard from an inlet of the River Torridge next to Annery kiln, but moved it to the canal sea-lock after the latter's construction. In 1836 Lord Rolle leased his Rolle Canal to a partnership of four men, one of whom was William Tardrew of Annery, who held 6 of the 14 shares, representing an interest of 43%. In 1846 a new partnership was formed comprising William Tardrew and George Bragington, an original investor and Lord Rolle's former canal agent. Tardrew is said not to have contributed his agreed share of new capital to the business, and soon the business failed.

Somes

Annery House was purchased by Joseph Somes (died 1845) of Blackwall, MP for Dartmouth. He was a former Governor of the New Zealand Company and large ship owner. Queen Victoria's sovereignty over New Zealand was declared from his ship The Tory. His widow Maria Somes (1816–1911), a philanthropist, remained at Annery at least until 1879. At that time Annery was owned by J.P. Ley and John Saltren Willet and Mrs. Somes. When it was advertised for sale in 1912, it was described as having woodlands, shady walks, glass-houses, and 19th century kitchen garden walls.

Bayly

Mr Bayly, a famous polo player, owned the estate after the Somes. He and his wife modernised the house and installed an electricity generation plant. He died of meningitis soon after moving in. His widow lived at Annergy until 1921 and then offered occupying tenants the opportunity to buy their farm or cottages, excluding the home farm and lodges.

Fleming

Lilias Fleming bought the property and, with Crystal Frazer, her adopted daughter, lived last at Annery. Miss Fleming died at the age of 86 in 1941. No one lived in the manor thereafter, and it deteriorated.

Green and Berridge

Mr. Green bought the estate and lived at Dower House. Upon his death in September 1958, the house was sold. Over time the original 475 acres of woodland has been reduced to 20 acres. The property was subdivided for subsequent sales. Mr. Berridge bought the property that had the large manor, had it demolished, and built a bungalow in its site.

In popular culture

Annerey is said to be the location of a duel scene between Don Guzman and Will Carey in Charles Kingsley's novel, Westward Ho!. It also reportedly mentions the estate's deerpark and a banquet given by Sir James St. Leger in Annery's great hall.

Notes

  1. It has also been said that the building was modernised and refurbished.
  2. ^ English Heritage stated that the manor was demolished in 1957, but Lauder reports that it was demolished when Berringer owned it, following the September 1958 death of Mr. Green.
  3. Worthy, who provided a biography of Stapledon's life, questions whether he was born at Annery or at the estate in Cooksbury.
  4. Hankford's oak is historically believed to be the site where Hankford was shot by his gamekeeper, either accidentally or contrived by the bishop, who reportedly instructed the gamekeeper to shoot anyone who didn't answer when called upon. He is buried in the Monkleigh church's Annery aisle.
  5. Arscott's wife was also recorded to have been Elizabeth.
  6. His brother was Henry Tardrew who ran an iron-foundry and bar-iron warehouse in Bideford. In 1829 he renovated the Annery Chapel in Monkleigh Church as is recorded on a stone tablet in the Chapel, where he was buried. He sold part of the estate on the left bank of the River Torridge to Lord Rolle for the building of the Rolle Canal. Annery land included Beacon Down Marsh in the parishes of Landcross, Monkleigh and Weare Giffard, in which was built the sea-lock, the start of the canal, for which he provided ships. He was one of the investors who in 1835 built "Half-Penny Bridge", a toll-bridge over the River Torridge at Annery Kiln linking Monkleigh and Weare Giffard parishes.

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Further reading

  • Todd Gray (2000). Devon Country Houses and Gardens Engraved. The Mint Press. ISBN 1-903356-07-5.
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