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Commemorative plaque 56525

Commemorative plaque
Commemorative plaque 56525
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This green commemorative plaque records: Wheathampstead Place (Place Farm) A timber-framed late medieval hall house, this was home to the land-owning Brocket family from 1448. Owned in the 19th century by two Prime Ministers; Lord Melbourne (William Lamb, husband to Lady Caroline Lamb) and Lord Palmerston. Grade II listed Recorded plaque organisation: Wheathampstead Heritage.
Wheathampstead Place, a timber-framed medieval hall house, served as the residence of the influential Brocket family from 1448 and later housed two British Prime Ministers, Lord Melbourne and Lord Palmerston, underscoring its historical significance in English political history.

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