York Buildings Company - The Estates

The Estates

Among the forfeited estates handed over to the York Buildings Company were:

  • Edzell Castle
  • Belhelvie Kirk, part of the estate of James Maule, 4th Earl of Panmure
  • Callendar House, Falkirk
  • Widdrington Castle estate of William Widdrington, 4th Baron Widdrington in Nortumberland.

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