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Walpole family

Walpole family

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The Walpole family (/ˈwɔːlˌpoʊl, ˈwɒl-/) is a famous English aristocratic family known for their 18th century political influence and for building notable country houses including Houghton Hall. Heads of this family have traditionally been the Earl of Orford. Robert Walpole, 10th Baron Walpole, resided at Mannington Hall.[1] Wolterton Hall has been undergoing restoration since 2016.[2]

Walpole coat of arms: Or, on a fesse between two chevrons sable three crosses crosslet of the field[3]
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  1. [1]
    Middleton, Christopher (15 September 2001). "When an Englishman's home is his business". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 15 January 2009.
  2. [2]
    Culot, Caroline (19 April 2016). "Wolterton Hall sold to private buyers". Property. Eastern Daily Press. Archant Community Media Ltd. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  3. [3]
    Debrett's Peerage, 1968, Baron Walpole, p. 1128.

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