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Future of Wingfield Manor

P003102 - 22 July 2025 to 16 September 2025

Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1
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At a Glance

This petition concerning future of wingfield manor was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.

Issue Summary

The petitioners are concerned about the future of Wingfield Manor, a historic site in Derbyshire that is scheduled as a monument by the government since 1960 and currently under the care of English Heritage. They declare that the manor is soon to be put up for sale, which presents both an opportunity and a risk.

Action Requested

The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge the Government to take immediate steps to secure the future of Wingfield Manor, ensuring it remains accessible to visitors and available for future generations.

Key Facts

  • Wingfield Manor is a grade I listed ruin built in the 15th century.
  • It was placed under guardianship by the government in 1960.
  • The manor has inspired architectural designs like Hampton Court.
  • Part of the site is managed by English Heritage Trust (EHT).
  • It is currently on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.
  • EHT and NLHF are exploring funding options to address challenges.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
16 September 2025
Amber Valley
Presented
22 July 2025
Amber Valley
This petition relates to the future of Wingfield Manor, and is presented in conjunction with Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust. It has been signed by more than 3,000 residents of Derbyshire, and states: The petition of residents of Amber Valley and the wider Derbyshire area, Declares that the future of Wingfield Manor should be conserved and that it should be made accessible to visitors once more; notes that the ruin of Wingfield Manor is a scheduled monument on which the government of 1960 placed a guardianship order, recognising its historical significance; further notes that the Manor, built in the 15th Century, is said to have inspired the architecture of Hampton Court and served as a backdrop to the infamous Babington Plot when its most famous resident, Mary Queen of Scots, was imprisoned; further declares that the Manor has been under the care of English Heritage but it is privately owned and soon to be put up for sale; and further declares that this presents a unique opportunity which is currently on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register. The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to take immediate steps to secure the future of Wingfield Manor and ensure it is, once again, accessible to visitors and available for future generations to enjoy.
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