Thornton Park Estate
- Long-term sustainable land use
- Preservation of rural character and biodiversity
THORNTON PARK ESTATE PICTORIAL JOURNEY
HISTORICAL INSIGHTS
The Thornton Park
The Thornton Park estate was first developed in the 17th century with the construction of a mansion called ‘Wood End’ by the Talbot family. Roger Talbot V made significant alterations to the building before his death in 1777 and he or possibly his widow developed...
Thornton Stud
'Thornton Stud' was placed on the market in September 1994 for £1.75m. The then owner Lord Howard de Walden had owned the property since 1967 and during the 20th Century it was owned by three of the most successful owner breeders in the country, more importantly perhaps it was home to the most recent Yorkshire based champion sire.