Located amid rolling hills near the E coast of Kent, Ripple (formerly Ripley) Manor was a 15th c. timber-framed hall house. The great hall originally was open to the roof, accommodating a central fireplace. An upper storey was added later.
The house has been refaced in red brick and has had numerous alterations made to it over the centuries. The residence came to be known as Ripple Court by the 19th c.
A probable performance venue. Although relevant household records have not been discovered, one or more entertainers patronized by Alexander Iden performed at Sandwich in the mid-15th c.
Privately owned residence.
13th c. The manor was owned by the de Ripley family.
14th c. The manor passed to the Brockhull family and then the Idens of Iden, Sussex and Rolvenden, Kent.
mid-15th c. Owned by Alexander Iden.
by early 16th c. Sold to the Darell family of Calehill, Kent.
1553 Sold to the Baker family.
early 18th c. Acquired by Sackville Tufton, 7th Earl of Thanet.
1887 Renovations included movement of walls and building of an additional wing.
REED Kent: Diocese of Canterbury 2.824
| Name | Dates | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| Iden, Alexander | 0-1457 |
