Note titled 'Walworth Castle'
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The undated note titled "Walworth" is presumably written by Henry Pease and it mentions the Hansard family as owners and that 'In 1466 the manor is fully deserted'. Other names mentioned are Cardinal Wolsey and 'Elisabeth heiress of W. Hansard', Sir W[?] Ayscough, the son of Elisabeth and another Elisabeth in addition to a visit from King James in 1603. The note also mentions 'The North Tower seems of earlier architecture than E[?]'.
Henry Pease purchased Pierremont house in 1845, moving in 1846. Walworth Castle is close to Pierremont, outside of Darlington. Owner of the Walworth castle during Henry's lifetime was John Harrison Aylmer, who inherited the castle in 1831 and died in the Abergale rail disaster along with his wife and eldest son in 1868, leaving the castle to Vivian and Edmund Aylmer. Vivian was later the High Sheriff of Durham, Africa explorer and traveller. After their death, the castle was sold to relatives Charles and Neville Eade. See letter from Charles Eade PEAS/1/14.
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Jewleez’s Durham
Pierremont
Darlington
“Walworth”
The Hanzard – the earliest owners the founder - Cadel of the House of Raby Gilbert Le Halsart - son of the younger Meldrew - his descendants held Walworth in long lineal [illegible]
In 1466 the [illegible] is fully described Cardinal Wolsey granted the wardship of Elizabeth heiress of Wm Hansard to Sir Wm Ascough - who married her to his own son Sir Francis A the house is said to have been [illegible] from its using in the reign of Elizabeth.
King James rested at Walworth apl 14 – 1603 the North Front seems of earlier architecture than Elizth