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Potted History...Tudor mansion with chimneys to die for.<br />
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A stunning historic Tudor manor house which was completed when the judge who owned it gave a stay of execution to a prisoner has gone on the market.<br />
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Judge Sir William Leighton was looking for a skilled bricklayer to finish off his high status chimney pots during the 16th century construction of Plaish Hall.<br />
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He was informed that a prisoner he had just sentanced to death was the best man for the job,  and promptly gave the man a stay of execution to complete his prize pots.<br />
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Unfortunately for the skilled artisan it was only a short repreive, as on completion the sentance was belatedly carried out.<br />
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The historic Grade I listed house in the Shropshire countryside, is now on the market with Strutt & Parker with a guide price of £2million<br />
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The site was mentioned in the Domesday Book before being substantially renovated in the 16th century, with parts from that time, including the chimneys, still present.