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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

National Trust members angry as family handed back Tudor house after £3m repairs

National Trust members have been left disappointed by the decision to hand back management of a popular Tudor House to the residing family after a £3.3m conservation project.

An agreement has been reached between the charity and the Throckmorton family, who have lived at the stately home since 1409, for the family to take over and resume the day-to-day management of Coughton Court in 2026.

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