26-604: In the early 18th century the Oulton Estate was home to the Egerton family and comprised a manor house and a formal garden surrounded by farmland in Cheshire , England. Later in the century the farmland was converted into a park . The estate is now the site of the motor racing track called Oulton Park . In 1731, Philip Egerton (1694–1766) inherited the estate upon the death of his uncle, John Egerton (1656–1731). At that time
52-601: A Corinthian centrepiece, its pediment filled with carvings of trophies. A drawing exists showing a central dome, but if this dome in fact ever existed, it did not survive to the 19th century. On the sides were curved pediments. The entrance hall rose through the building's two storeys. It contained Corinthian pilasters and had a plaster groined vault . Around 1773, the gates and gate piers which had been built around 1725 were removed to St Oswald's Church, Malpas . They were replaced by an entrance lodge comprising an arch with screen walls designed by Joseph Turner. In 1786,
78-738: A Grade II* listed building . In the grounds is a monument of 1846 to the memory of John Francis Egerton of the Bengal Horse Regiment , designed by Scott and Moffatt . It is also a Grade II* listed building. The stable block designed by Lewis Wyatt is still present and is listed at Grade II. A farm building close to the stable block is also listed at Grade II. Citations Sources 53°10′42″N 2°36′52″W / 53.17842°N 2.61453°W / 53.17842; -2.61453 ( Location of former Oulton House, Oulton Estate ) Egerton family The Egerton family ( pronunciation : " edge-er-ton ")
104-544: A younger son of John Egerton, 3rd Earl of Bridgewater , was a clergyman. He was Bishop of Hereford between 1723 and his death in 1746. He married Lady Elizabeth Adriana, daughter of William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland . Their son, John Egerton , became Bishop of Durham and was the father of the seventh and eighth Earls of Bridgewater. Sir Stephen Loftus Egerton (1932–2006) (son of William le Belward Egerton, son of William Egerton, son of Philip Henry Egerton, son of William Egerton, third son of Philip Egerton, father of
130-653: Is Virtuti non armis fido ("I put my faith in valour not arms"). The Egertons are an ancient Cheshire family, seated at Oulton Park near Tarporley since the Middle Ages . An ancestor of the 1st Baronet , William le Belward, took the surname of Egerton from the lordship of Egerton , which he inherited. In 1617, Roland Egerton was created a baronet (see Grey Egerton baronets ). He later represented Wootton Bassett in Parliament and married Bridget, sister and co-heir of Thomas Grey, 15th Baron Grey de Wilton . In 1784,
156-536: Is Lord Henry Alexander Egerton (b. 1977), younger son of the 7th Duke, who has three daughters.( Reference ;- Debretts Peerage 2019 Edition) This branch of the Egerton family descended in the female line from the Hon. Thomas Egerton, of Tatton Park in Cheshire , the youngest son of John Egerton, 2nd Earl of Bridgewater . His granddaughter Hester (died 1780) married William Tatton , and in 1780 they assumed by Royal licence
182-455: Is a British aristocratic family. Over time, several members of the Egerton family were made Dukes, Earls, knights, baronets and peers. Hereditary titles held by the Egerton family include the dukedoms of Bridgewater (1720–1803) and Sutherland (since 1963), as well as the earldoms of Bridgewater (1617–1829), Wilton (1801–1999) and Egerton (1897–1909). Several other members of the family have also risen to prominence. The Egerton family motto
208-469: The 1st Duke of Bridgewater . Lord Francis Leveson-Gower assumed by Royal licence the surname of Egerton in lieu of his patronymic and was created Viscount Brackley and Earl of Ellesmere in 1846. The 5th Earl of Ellesmere(1915–2000) succeeded as 6th Duke of Sutherland in 1963. After a lengthy lawsuit, the 8th Earl of Bridgewater 's estates were inherited by John Egerton-Cust, 2nd Earl Brownlow, great-great-grandson of Lady Amelia Egerton, sister of
234-404: The 7th Baronet was created Baron Grey de Wilton and in 1801 he was further created Viscount Grey de Wilton and Earl of Wilton . These titles were created with special remainder to the second and the younger sons successively of his daughter Lady Eleanor Egerton, who married Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster . On Lord Wilton's death in 1814 the barony became extinct, while he
260-488: The Hon. Thomas Egerton, youngest son of the 2nd Earl of Bridgewater . The heir apparent is the present holder's son Matthew Robert Egerton (born 1977). The heir apparent is the present holder's only son Julian Francis Martin Grosvenor, Viscount Grey de Wilton (b. 1959) The heir apparent is the present holder's eldest son, James Granville Egerton, Marquess of Stafford (b. 1975). He has four daughters. The second in line
286-604: The aforementioned Major-General Caledon Egerton (died 1930), was Private Secretary to the Postmaster-General , Surveyor to the General Post Office, London and Secretary-General to the GPO , Dublin . Admiral Sir George Egerton , KCB (1852 – 1940) was a senior Royal Navy officer who rose to become Second Sea Lord . He was a grandson of The Rev Sir Philip Grey-Egerton, 9th Baronet . Henry Egerton (died 1746),
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#1732869679002312-419: The concept of a landscaped garden with surrounding parkland. Philip Egerton commissioned William Emes to plan this for his estate. Emes' plan was produced about 1770, but the work was still in progress 10 years later. The plan was to do away with the formal garden, to divert the brook and, by building dams , to create two lakes connected by a cascade . A banqueting hall was to be built on an island in
338-448: The eighth and ninth Baronets), was a prominent diplomat; he served as HM Ambassador to Iraq from 1980 to 1982 and Ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 1986 to 1989. Sir Robert Eyles Egerton (1827–1912), youngest son of William Egerton, third son of Philip Egerton, father of the eighth and ninth Baronets, was Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjab . His son Sir Raleigh Gilbert Egerton (1860–1931)
364-431: The estate comprised a house, a formal garden and farmland totalling 231 acres (0.93 km). Around 1752, Philip Egerton began to construct a brick wall to enclose the estate plus some additional fields, an area totalling 315 acres (1.27 km). At his death in 1766, Philip was succeeded by his brother John, and then in 1770, by his son Philip (1738–1786). By this time the fashion for formal gardens had been overtaken by
390-426: The family until the death of the 7th Earl in 1999. When he died without children, his titles passed to Francis Grosvenor, 6th Baron Ebury (b. 1934), a descendant of Robert Grosvenor (1801–1893) , 1st Baron Ebury , the third son of Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster and his wife Eleanora Egerton, daughter of the 1st Earl of Wilton . From another branch of the family, Thomas Egerton (1540–1617) held
416-517: The house was inherited by John Egerton (1766–1825). He and his successors did carry out some improvements during the 19th century. Between about 1816 and 1820, Lewis Wyatt altered the interior and added stables and a terrace. In 1926, the house was destroyed by fire, and in 1940, it was bombed. The grounds are now used as a motor racing circuit. Some buildings that were part of the estate still exist. The entrance gates, lodges and screen designed by Joseph Turner in about 1775 are designated as
442-461: The larger lake. There was to be extensive planting of trees and shrubs. The park was to include a bowling green , gravel paths and a boathouse . In 1715, John Egerton commissioned the building of the new house. Tradition has it that the previous Tudor house had been destroyed by fire. The new house was in Baroque style. Its main front was in 15 bays , the middle three bays being occupied by
468-468: The late Duke's cousin John Egerton (1753–1823) , who became the 7th Earl . The earldom of Bridgewater eventually became extinct on the death of his younger brother, the 8th Earl , in 1829. On the death of the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater in 1803, his substantial estates were inherited by Lord Francis Leveson-Gower , second son of 1st Duke of Sutherland . He was the grandson of Lady Louisa Egerton, daughter of
494-575: The office of Lord Chancellor from 1603 to 1617; he was created Baron Ellesmere in 1603 and Viscount Brackley in 1616. The 2nd Viscount (1579–1649) was created Earl of Bridgewater in 1617 and the 4th Earl (1681–1745) was made Duke of Bridgewater in 1720. On the death of the 3rd Duke (1736–1803) , the dukedom became extinct. The 3rd Duke of Bridgewater was buried in the Egerton family vault in Little Gaddesden Church, close to Ashridge . The earldom of Bridgewater passed on to
520-422: The seventh and eighth Earls of Bridgewater. However, he died childless at an early age and was succeeded by his younger brother, the 3rd Earl Brownlow , who retained his original family surname of Brownlow-Cust. The Barons and Earls Egerton were members of another branch of the family, descended from William Tatton (who assumed the surname of Egerton in lieu of his patronymic), husband of Hester, granddaughter of
546-500: The surname of Egerton in lieu of Tatton. In 1859 William Egerton (1806–1883) , a major landowner in the Manchester area, was created Baron Egerton . He was succeeded by his eldest son Wilbraham (1832–1909) , who was created Viscount Salford and Earl Egerton in 1897. On his death in 1909 the viscountcy and earldom became extinct. He was succeeded in the barony by his younger brother, the 3rd Baron Egerton (1845–1920). When he died
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#1732869679002572-463: The titles passed to his son, Maurice Egerton , the fourth Baron. Maurice did not marry and on his death in 1958 the barony became extinct, and Tatton Park was given to the National Trust . Several other members of the Egerton family have also gained distinction: Sir Ralph Egerton (died 1528), was the standard bearer for King Henry VIII Caledon Richard Egerton , fifth son of the ninth Baronet,
598-648: The village of Great Budworth . His younger brother, Colonel Peter Egerton-Warburton , CMG (1813–1889) settled in Australia ; one of his descendants is Richard Egerton-Warburton, AO LVO , while another branch founded the Mount Barker winery in Western Australia . Duke of Bridgewater Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include
624-512: Was a Lieutenant-General in the British Army . Rowland Egerton-Warburton (1804–1891) was a landowner from in Cheshire; he was the eldest son of Rev. Rowland Egerton BA and his wife, Emma. His father was the seventh son of Philip Egerton, the 9th baronet of Egerton and Oulton . Through his mother he inherited Arley and Warburton . He rebuilt Arley Hall and its chapel , and helped to improve
650-750: Was a Major-General in the British Army . His third son, Sir Charles Comyn Egerton , was a Field Marshal in the British Army. His son Wion de Malpas Egerton (1879–1943), a Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy , was killed in action in the Second World War. His son Sir David Egerton (1914–2010), a Major-General in the Royal Artillery , was awarded the Military Cross and later succeeded as sixteenth Baronet in 2008. Sir Reginald Arthur Egerton, another son of
676-497: Was succeeded in the viscountcy and earldom according to the special remainder by his grandson Thomas Grosvenor (1799–1882), who assumed the surname of Egerton. The Grey Egerton baronetcy passed to a distant relative, the 8th Baronet . The ninth Baronet was in 1825 granted by Royal Warrant the right to assume for themselves only the additional surname of Grey and the arms and supporters of Grey de Wilton. The viscountcy and earldom of Wilton continued to descend in this branch of
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