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In 1949, the ruins were designated a Grade I listed building. Part of the ruins has been restored and is used as an open-air theatre during summer months. The remaining structures are now owned by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The surrounding area has become Holland Park, a popular public space.

=== Moreton Pinkney in West Northamptonshire ===

Moreton Pinkney Manor has a rich history dating back several centuries. 17th Century: The manor house had irregular gable ends at the rear, which still exist today, indicating the presence of an earlier structure. The manor was owned by the Cope family as evidenced by their shields on the building. The Cope family owned the manor of Moreton Pinkney from 1720 until 1821, a period of over a century.

The Cope family played a role in shaping the village's landscape and development during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

As major landowners, the Copes involved in agricultural improvements or changes in land management, which were common among landowners during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Moreton Pinkney was known as a lace village into the 1870s. This industry may have had its roots in earlier periods.

Sir Anthony Cope of Hanwell acquired the Moreton Pinkey. The manor house, which is described as ancient, bears the shields of the Cope family, indicating their ownership. However, by the 19th century, the manor had passed to other owners. In 1859, it was rebuilt, probably incorporating some of the older fabric, under the ownership of the Barons Semphill. The Duke of Grafton is also mentioned as a later owner of the manor.

The Manor House is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.

=== Bruern Abbey in Oxfordshire ===

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 In 1949, the ruins were designated a Grade I listed building. Part of the ruins has been restored and is used as an open-air theatre during summer months. The remaining structures are now owned by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The surrounding area has become Holland Park, a popular public space.
+=== Moreton Pinkney in West Northamptonshire ===
+Moreton Pinkney Manor has a rich history dating back several centuries. 17th Century: The manor house had irregular gable ends at the rear, which still exist today, indicating the presence of an earlier structure.  The manor was owned by the Cope family as evidenced by their shields on the building. The Cope family owned the manor of Moreton Pinkney from 1720 until 1821, a period of over a century.
+The Cope family played a role in shaping the village's landscape and development during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
+As major landowners, the Copes involved in agricultural improvements or changes in land management, which were common among landowners during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Moreton Pinkney was known as a lace village into the 1870s. This industry may have had its roots in earlier periods.
+Sir Anthony Cope of Hanwell acquired the Moreton Pinkey. The manor house, which is described as ancient, bears the shields of the Cope family, indicating their ownership. However, by the 19th century, the manor had passed to other owners. In 1859, it was rebuilt, probably incorporating some of the older fabric, under the ownership of the Barons Semphill. The Duke of Grafton is also mentioned as a later owner of the manor.
+The Manor House is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
 === Bruern Abbey in Oxfordshire ===