The Chamberlayne's
In about 1558 the estate (castle and manor) were given by Queen Mary to Sir Edward Chamberlayne. The Chamberlayne family were associated with Princethorpe which appears to have been their main residence.
By 1600 Astley was in the possession of Sir Richard Chamberlayne, a younger son of Edward Chamberlayne who was himself the son of Sir Edward. Sir Richard was the man who rebuilt the church in its present form, after the destruction caused by the collapse of the spire.
Sir Richard died on 6th November 1654 and was buried in the church. In 1674, Sir Richard Newdigate of Arbury, purchased the manor from the representatives of the Chamberlayne family.
In about 1558 the estate (castle and manor) were given by Queen Mary to Sir Edward Chamberlayne. The Chamberlayne family were associated with Princethorpe which appears to have been their main residence.
By 1600 Astley was in the possession of Sir Richard Chamberlayne, a younger son of Edward Chamberlayne who was himself the son of Sir Edward. Sir Richard was the man who rebuilt the church in its present form, after the destruction caused by the collapse of the spire.
Sir Richard died on 6th November 1654 and was buried in the church. In 1674, Sir Richard Newdigate of Arbury, purchased the manor from the representatives of the Chamberlayne family.
