History

14th Century:

The manor was originally known as Lollebrok or Lowbroke and was home to the Lollebrok family. 



1376:

Thomas de Lollebrok fought a court battle to prove his ownership, marking the first official mention of Lillibrooke Manor. 



15th Century:

The Martyn family, known for Athelhampton House, acquired the manor. 




Around 1490:

The current manor house was built, possibly for the Martyn family’s visits to the Royal Court. 



1541:

The Martyn family sold Lillibrooke Manor to the trustees of Englefield House. 


Modern:

Lillibrooke Manor has been restored to its former glory and is now used as a wedding and filming location, with period rooms and amenities available. 


Paranormal

Lillibrooke Manor is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a black boy servant, often referred to as “the black boy”. The boy is depicted in a portrait along with his white master, Charles Pyrke. Rumors suggest the boy might have been involved in Charles’s death, although this is unconfirmed, according to the English Bicknor Local History Group. The black boy is also associated with poltergeist activity, with reports of flickering lights and unseen figures. 

Here’s a more detailed look: 

• The Black Boy: 
The most prominent ghost story at Lillibrooke Manor revolves around a black servant depicted in a painting with his white master. 



• Poltergeist Activity:
 Visitors have reported seeing flickering lights and other disturbances, often attributed to the black boy. 



• Rumors of Murder:
 Some believe the black boy may have been involved in Charles Pyrke’s death, although no definitive cause of death was known . 


• Possible Explanation:
 Some speculate the magneticity of the area, due to historical ironworkings, might be a factor in the reported paranormal activity,

Staff have also heard footsteps up stairs in the Manor House.