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Kirkharle, Northumberland, Alnwick Region, North-East England, British Isles

Kirkharle, Northumberland is in Alnwick Region.

On or before 30th August 1716, the date he was baptised at St Wilfrid's Church, Kirkharle [Map], Lancelot "Capability" Brown was born to William Brown and Ursula Hall at Kirkharle, Northumberland. His father was land agent to William Loraine 2nd Baronet (age 58). His mother was in servvice at Kirkharle Hall, Northumberland. He was educated at Cambo, Northumberland until he was sixteen years.

Kirkharle Hall, Northumberland, Alnwick Region, North-East England, British Isles

On or before 30th August 1716, the date he was baptised at St Wilfrid's Church, Kirkharle [Map], Lancelot "Capability" Brown was born to William Brown and Ursula Hall at Kirkharle, Northumberland. His father was land agent to William Loraine 2nd Baronet (age 58). His mother was in servvice at Kirkharle Hall, Northumberland. He was educated at Cambo, Northumberland until he was sixteen years.

Around 1840 Kirkharle Hall, Northumberland was sold by William Lorraine 6th Baronet (age 38) to a local farmer; it was largely demolished. One wing was retained which was rebuilt as a farmhouse.