Ogston Hall is a privately owned 18th century country house at Brackenfield, and is a grade 2 listed building. The house was built around 1500 but was altered in
the 17th century by the Revells. A two storey north west wing with attics and basement was added in 1659 and a connected stable block was added in 1695.
In 1706 William Revell died, leaving the estate to his sisters, one of whom married Richard Turbutt. He bought out his sister-in-laws interest and in 1768 his son
William further altered and extended the house by adding a five bay south east wing. Further work was done in 1851, including a five storey tower. Part of the
estate was flooded in 1957 for the creation of Ogston reservoir.

WINGFIELD MANOR Wingfield Manor is the substantial but incomplete remains of a late medieval palace. It was built by Ralph, Lord Cromwell, treasurer to
Henry VI, and one of the richest men of his time. He chose a prominent site, already occupied by a small castle, which was destroyed to make way for the mansion.
Work began in 1439 and continued until Cromwell's death in 1456. The mansion had to be large enough to accommodate his large household, and also be grand
enough to host aroyal visit. Cromwell died without heirs and Wingfield passed to the Earls of Shrewsbury. The sixth Earl charged with guarding Mary, Queen of
Scots, and she stayed at Wingfield several times. During the Civil War, the manor was first held for Parliament, then later the Duke of Newcastle garrisoned it for
the Crown with 200 men. It was captured by Parliamentarian forces after heavy bombardment, the marks of cannon shot can still be seen.