Hendred House and The Eyston Family
The village is unusual in having a manor, Hendred House, which has been held by a single family for over six hundred years. The Eyston family first acquired the property in the mid-15th century and remain lords of the manor to this day.
The Eyston family were recusants who remained Roman Catholic following the English Reformation, and this has had a strong influence on the history and development of the village. The medieval chapel of Saint Amand, a private chapel attached to the manor house, remained in Catholic use during penal times and is still used for occasional services today. The family was also responsible for the building of St. Mary's Church and the establishment of St Amand's School during the 19th century,
Notable members of the Eyston family include Charles Eyston, a 17th century antiquarian, and Captain George Eyston, who held the world land speed record during the 1930s.
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