Manor Profile
Boxgrove, West Sussex· Box and Stockbridge Hundred· 1086 – 1920
Also known as: Antone, Hamptonet, Esthamptonette
East Hampnett was held by Alward before the Conquest. In 1086 Nigel held 7 hides under William of Halnaker. Gilbert de Sartilli (late 12th century, probably Nigel's descendant) gave 1.5 virgates and 10s. rent to Boxgrove Priory for wine at mass.
Hugh Lovel died in 1290 holding 1 knight's fee, which was divided among three coheirs. Through complex descent, Thomas ap Adam granted the manor to Sir John Inge (1329). Inge and Alice Basset sold to Richard, Earl of Arundel (1340). The manor descended with the Arundel estates through the FitzAlans and Lumleys.
Edward Peckham and Grace purchased in 1584. Sir George Jeffreys (Lord Chancellor of James II) held courts 1682-1686 before selling to Richard Smith. Arthur Turnour (son of John Gore) held from 1696. Edward Turnour was created Earl Winterton in 1766. West Sussex County Council acquired the manor in 1920.
Alward held before the Conquest. In 1086 Nigel held 7 hides under William of Halnaker.
| # | Name | From | To | Acquired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigel | 1086 | Under William of Halnaker. | ||
| 2 | Gilbert de Sartilli | Gave 1.5 virgates to Boxgrove Priory. | |||
| 3 | Hugh Lovel | 1290 | 1 knight's fee, divided among heirs. | ||
| 4 | Thomas ap Adam | 1329 | |||
| 5 | Richard, Earl of Arundel(Earl of Arundel) | 1340 | purchase from Inge and Basset | ||
| 6 | John, Lord Lumley(Lord Lumley) | 1566 | 1568 | ||
| 7 | Edward Peckham and Grace | 1584 | purchase | ||
| 8 | Sir George Jeffreys | 1682 | 1687 | purchase | Lord Chancellor of James II. |
| 9 | Arthur Turnour | 1696 | inheritance from John Gore | ||
| 10 | Edward Turnour, Earl Winterton(Earl Winterton) | 1766 | Created Earl Winterton 1766. |
Boxgrove Priory
priory · held · 1117 – 1536
Given to Boxgrove Priory by Robert de Haye at foundation. Held until Dissolution.
VCH Closing Statement
“West Sussex County Council acquired the manor in 1920.”
VCH Sussex, Vol. 4, pp. 140-150
