English Manors, Castles and Estates Once Belonging to the Culpepers

Arreton Manor, Arreton, Isle of Wight (Photo) . Once owned by King Edward I and later by Thomas, Second Lord Culpepper¹⁴, and then his daughter, Catherine Culpepper Fairfax.

Astwood Manor, Feckenham, co. Worcester (Photos). John Culpeper of Astwood in Feckenham.

Badsell Manor, Brenchley, Kent (Photos). Sir Thomas Culpeper^6bh and his son Walter^7b.

(Great) Barnetts Manor, Leigh, Kent. Sir Thomas Culpeper^6bh of Bayhall and his son, Thomas^7bh.

Bayhall Manor, Pembury, Kent (Photos). The oldest of the Culpeper manors, belonging successively to the first eight generations of known Culpepers, all of whom are direct ancestors of the modern day Culpeppers.

Bedgebury Manor, Goudhurst, Kent (Photos). A Culpeper estate from 1425 to 1675, at Goudhurst, Kent. Ten generations of Culpepers, including Walter^7b and Sir John^8b, owned this magnificent home, now operated as a girl's school.

Bletchenden Manor (Photo). Peter Culpeper^8a down to Sir Thomas Culpeper^16a, 3rd Baronet.

Bockingfold Manor, Goudhurst, Kent. Thomas Culpeper^10b, Esq. of Bedgebury, and his eldest son, Alexander Culpeper^11b

Borough (Brooke) Court, Ditton, Kent. The Aylesford Culpepers, from Walter Culpeper⁴ down to Richard Culpeper^9a

Britains, Sevenoaks, Kent. Leased for 40 years by Thomas Culpeper^10b, Esq., the son of Sir Alexander Culpeper^9b of Bedgebury. No home can be found today, but Great Britain's Wood still stands.

Brook Place, Riverhead, Kent (Photo). Built in the 16th century, probably by the Culpepers of Bedgebury.

Buston Manor, Hunton, Kent (Photo). Sons of Thomas Culpeper¹⁰ of Bedgebury.

Coursehorn (Copshorn) Manor, Cranbrook, Kent. Hellen Hendley, wife of Sir Thomas Culpeper^10bh of Bedgebury, was the daughter of Walter Hendley of Copshorn.

Dencrouch Manor, Pembury, Kent. Owned by Sir Alexander Culpeper^9b of Bedgebury, before 1543, down through his great-grandson Sir Anthony Culpeper^12b circa 1605.

Ditton Manor, Ditton, Kent. Sir William Culpeper^8a of Oxen Hoath down to the daughters of his son, Sir Richard Culpeper^9a.

Duke's Place, West Peckham, Kent (Photo)  The Culpepers of Oxen Hoath until Sir John^7a gave it to the church in 1407.

Eltham, Greater London (Kent). Sir Thomas Culpeper^10b of Bedgebury.

Fairlawn, Plaxtol (West Peckham), Kent (Photo). Walter Culpeper^4a of Aylesford.

Faversham Abbey and Convent, Faversham, Kent. Thomas Culpeper^10b of Bedgebury.

Ford Place, Wrotham, Kent (Photo). Elizabeth Culpeper, daughter of Walter Culpeper^9w of Calais and Wigsell, born here.

Fromans Manor, Hadlow, Kent. Sir Richard Culpeper^9a of Oxen Hoath and his ancestors.

Gallants Manor and Court, East Farleigh, Kent (Photo). Walter Culpeper^4a of Aylesford and his sons.

Glassenbury Manor, Cranbrook, Kent. Isabel Culpeper^9bh, daughter of John Culpeper^8bh of Bayhall, Hardreshull, and Bedgebury, was the second wife of Walter Roberts of Glassenbury.

Godden Manor, Tenterden Kent. John 1^st Lord Culpeper^13w, John 3^rd Lord Culpeper^14w, and finally John Spencer Culpeper, Esq. of Charterhouse. Godden and Morghew were the last of the vast possessions of the Culpeper family, 

Goldwell Manor, Hadlow, Kent. Sir Richard Culpeper^9a of Oxen Hoath and his ancestors.

Greenway Court, Hollingbourne, Kent (Photos). Owned by the Wigsell and Hollingbourne Culpepers, 1572-1719. The first Culpeper owner, Francis¹¹, was the son of William¹⁰.

Hackington (St. Stephens) Place, Canterbury, Kent (Photo). The Culpepers of Bedgebury: Sir Thomas^13b and son Thomas^14b, circa 1640-1675.

Hall Place, East Barming, Kent (Photo). The Culpepers of Preston Hall, either Sir Jeffrey Culpeper^5a or Sir William Culpeper^6a

Heronden Manor, Tenterden Kent (Photo). From Sir Thomas Culpeper^6bh of Bayhall for seven generations down to Thomas Culpeper of Wigsell^12w. The first five generations were direct ancestors of the modern-day Culpeppers.

Hever Rectory, Hever, Kent. Thomas Culpeper^10b of Bedgebury and his son Sir Alexander Culpeper of Bedgebury^11b.

Highlands Manor, Pembury, Kent. Owned by Sir Alexander Culpeper^9b of Bedgebury, before 1543, down through his great-grandson Sir Anthony Culpeper^12b circa 1605.

Hollingbourne Manor, Hollingbourne, Kent (Photos). Owned by the Wigsell and Hollingbourne Culpepers from 1590 to 1719.

Hunton Manor, Hunton, Kent (Photo). William Culpeper¹⁰ of Hunton and Wigsell.

Kelsham Manor, Headcorn, Kent. Kelsham probably belonged to Sir Thomas Culpeper of Bedgebury¹⁰.

Leeds Castle, Leeds, Kent (Photos). Owned by the Wigsell and Hollingbourne Culpepers from 1632 to 1719. One of the owners was Thomas, Second Lord Culpeper. The location and the appearance in every detail is the essence of a medieval castle. The grounds also contain Culpeper Garden.

Lossenham Manor, Newenden, Kent (Photos). A estate owned by the Wigsell Culpeppers from 1490 to 1618, including Walter⁹, William¹⁰, and John¹¹.

Mascalls Court, Brenchley, Kent (Photo). Sir John Culpeper², appears to have been the first owner and it was held for several generations by the direct ancestors of the modern-day Culpeppers.

(Great) Maytham Hall, Rolvenden, Kent (Photos). Sir Thomas Culpeper of Bedgebury, the elder^10b.and held by the Culpepers of Bedgebury for nearly two centuries.

Mereworth Castle, Mereworth, Kent. Elizabeth Culpeper^10b, wife of Sir Thomas Fane of Mereworth Castle

Moatenden Manor, Headcorn, Kent. In 1549, it was conveyed to Sir Thomas Culpeper of Bedgebury¹⁰.

Morghew Manor, Tenterden Kent (Photo). Owned by John 1st Lord Culpeper¹³, John 3rd Lord Culpeper^14w, and finally John Spencer Culpeper, Esq. of Charterhouse. Godden and Morghew were the last of the vast possessions of the Culpeper family, 

Naylands in Balcombe, West Sussex (Photo). Naylands, near Wakehurst Place, was the home of four generations of the Culpepers of Wakehurst.

Offham Manor, Offham, Kent. Sir Richard Culpeper^9a of Oxen Hoath.

Old Soar, Plaxtol, Kent (Photo).  Walter Culpeper^4a of Aylesford and his descendants.

Oxen Hoath Manor, Hadlow, Kent (Photos).  Sir John Culpeper^7a of Oxen Hoath down to Margaret Culpeper^10a, daughter of Richard Culpeper^9a of Oxen Hoath.

Paddockhurst, Turners Hill, West Sussex (Photo). The Wakehurst Culpepers. Eventually sold by William Culpeper the Wastrel.

Peckhams Manor, Hadlow, Kent.  Sir Richard Culpeper^9a of Oxen Hoath and his ancestors.

Penshurst Park, Penshurst Kent. Thomas Culpeper^10b, Esq.

Pepingstraw Manor, Offham, Kent. Sir Richard Culpeper^9a of Oxen Hoath.

Preston Hall, Aylesford, Kent (Photos). The Culpepers of Preston Hall, who owned the manor for over four centuries, spanned 16 generations, from Sir Thomas Culpeper^3bh (1251-1305) to Alicia Culpeper^18a (1641-1734).  This grand old home, rebuilt in the 19th century by a railroad baron, is now part of a hospital.

Prigles Manor, Pembury, Kent. Owned by Sir Alexander Culpeper^9b of Bedgebury, before 1543, down through his great-grandson Sir Anthony Culpeper^12b circa 1605.

Queenscourt Manor, Rainham, Kent. Sir Richard Culpeper^15p of Preston Hall, 2nd Baronet.

Ramhurst Manor, Leigh, Kent (Photo). Walter Culpeper^4a and several generations of his descendants.

Rowley Farm, Crawley, West Sussex (Photo). Possibly owned by Thomas Culpeper^9wk of Crawley, son of Nicholas^8wk, son of Walter^7bh.

St. Stephens (Hackington) Place, Canterbury, Kent (Photo). The Culpepers of Bedgebury: Sir Thomas^13b and son Thomas^14b, circa 1640-1675.

Scotsgrove Manor, Ash, Kent. The Culpepers of Bayhall circa 1420-1460, during the Reign of Henry VI: Sir Thomas⁶, Nicholas⁷ and Joyce (Culpeper) Lewknor⁸.

Sifletone Manor, Ditton, Kent. Sir William Culpeper^8a of Oxen Hoath down to the daughters of his son, Sir Richard Culpeper^9a.

Snodbeane Manor, Offham, Kent. Sir Richard Culpeper^9a of Oxen Hoath.

Stansted Manor, Stansted, Kent. Sir William Culpeper^8a of Aylesford.

Summerhill Manor, Headcorn, Kent (Photo). Summer Hill probably belonged to Sir Thomas Culpeper of Bedgebury^10b.

Swanton Court, Mereworth, Kent  Owned by the Culpepers of Oxen Hoath until Sir John^7a gave it to the church in 1407.

Tonbridge Rectory, Tonbridge, Kent. Sir Alexander Culpeper^11b of Bedgebury.

Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex (Photos). The Culpepers of Wakehurst owned this home for about 250 years. The Wakehurst Culpeper progenitor, Nicholas^8wk, is the son of Walter⁷, a direct ancestor of the modern-day Culpeppers.

Wainscot Manor, Frindsbury, Kent. Walter Culpeper^4a or his son Sir Jeffrey Culpeper^5a down to Sir Thomas Culpeper^15a.

Whitley Forest, Sevenoaks, Kent. Thomas Culpeper^10b, Esq. of Bedgebury.

(Great) Wigsell Manor, Salehurst, East Sussex (Photos). Wigsell was purchased in 1348 by Sir John⁵ and was held by seven generations of Culpepers who are direct ancestors of the modern-day Culpeppers.