Sir John Spencer of Althorp, Knight, owner of Althorp, member of the Spencer family
Dates: Died 1609
Biography
A prominent Elizabethan landowner of Althorp who is reported by the local historical account to have bought Alconbury Manor in 1600 for £4,000.
Notes / Sources
The purchase should ideally be checked against the conveyance, fine or Spencer estate records.
Research sources:
- Huntingdonshire District Council, Alconbury Conservation Area Character Statement, section 3.10. — https://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/media/2317/alconbury-conservation-area-character-statement-adopted-july-1995.pdf
- Wikipedia biographical reference — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer_(died_1609)
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