A Place of Sanctuary and Quiet Contemplation

Published July 22, 2020

A medieval garden brought back to life by volunteers has provided the people of Higham Ferrers with a place of sanctuary and quiet contemplation during the Covid-19 pandemic. One NHS worker would sit on the bench to listen to the weekly clapping for key workers, for example, while families and friends found it a safe […]

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Duchy Expands Rural Team

Published February 18, 2019

The Duchy of Lancaster continues to build its rural estate management capacity with a new Rural Surveyor joining the team. Rosie James (25) originally graduated from Reading University with a degree in history. She then travelled to South America where she walked the Inca trail and explored Peru before returning to the UK to […]

Posted in Latest News | Also tagged Cheshire Survey, Christopher Sparrow, Crewe Estate, estate management, Head of Rural, Laura Airton, Needwood Estate, Southern Survey, Staffordshire Survey

Duchy Brings Estate Management In-House

Published October 12, 2018

The Duchy of Lancaster has brought the management of all Rural Surveys in house with effect from 1st October 2018. As part of this change, the Duchy has restructured its rural estate management teams. Two Regional Surveyors of Lands will lead on the Rural Surveys working out of the Duchy’s London HQ and recently established […]

Posted in Latest News | Also tagged Andrew Johnson, CEO Nathan Thompson, Cheshire Survey, Christopher Sparrow, Crewe Estate, estate management, Head of Rural, Lancashire Estates, Lancashire Survey, Laura Airton, Naomi Browne, Needwood Estate, Rebecca Oddy, Rural Surveys, Southern Survey, Staffordshire Survey, Yorkshire Estates, Yorkshire Survey