Miserden the Seat of William Sandys, Esq

Early engraving of Miserden Estate in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.

In 1616 Henry Jerningham sold Miserden manor to Sir William Sandys, retaining life-interests for himself, his wife, and his son, Henry. (fn. 59) After Henry’s death the younger Henry sold the manor outright to Sir William in 1620 when Sandys apparently insisted on protecting himself against the possibility of subsequent claims to the manor by the Kingstons. in 1616 Henry Jerningham sold the manor to Sir William Sandys, retaining life-interests for himself, his wife, and his son, Henry. (fn. 59) After Henry’s death the younger Henry sold the manor outright to Sir William in 1620 when Sandys apparently insisted on protecting himself against the possibility of subsequent claims to the manor by the Kingstons.

Miserden Estate is located in the Cotswolds. It extends to almost 3,000 acres and includes the majority of the village of Miserden. The Estate has been owned by the Wills family since 1913