Rufford Abbey

History

Rufford Abbey is a country estate in Rufford, Nottinghamshire, England, two miles (4 km) south of Ollerton. Originally a Cistercian abbey, it was converted to a country house in the 16th century after Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries. Part of the house was demolished in the 20th century, but the remains, standing in 150 acres of park and woodland, are open to the public as Rufford Country Park. Part of the park is a local nature reserve. The remains of the house is owned by English Heritage and the country park is owned by Nottinghamshire County Council and managed by Parkwood Leisure.

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About Richard Lumley-Saunderson, 6th Earl of Scarbrough

Richard Lumley-Saunderson, 6th Earl of Scarbrough, styled The Honourable Richard Lumley-Saunderson until 1807, was a British peer and politician.

From the Wikipedia article “Richard Lumley-Saunderson, 6th Earl of Scarbrough”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.