Homes
Ashbourne Hall
- Ashbourne Hall in Derbyshire served as the Cockayne Family seat until its sale in 1671.
Pooley hall
- Pooley Hall, near Polesworth, Warwickshire was the family's country retreat until its sale at the end of the 17th Century.
Sturston Hall
- The Cockayne family bought the lease of Sturston Hall, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire from their relations, the Kniveton family, in 1650. It was sold to Francis Meynell.
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