The lodge on a former 15th century estate
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Potterells Lodge as a private house in July 1966 Image from R. Kingdon, from The Images Of North Mymms Collection |
According to archaeological historian John Brushe, the origins of Potterells are obscure but the site dates back to around the 15th century as a sub-manor of Brookmans. It started to decay in the early 1970s.
In 1986, John wrote an article about Potterells for Issue 21 of Hertfordshire's Past magazine. In it he highlighted the splendour and the decay of what was once one of the grand houses of North Mymms.
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Sketch of the front of Potterells by J.C. Buckler 1840 Image courtesy of the Hertfordshire Records Office |
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Potterells viewed from the north-west in 1981 Image courtesy of the Royal Commission of the Historical Monuments of England |

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