 By this time the Great House which had previously been a splendid mansion was roofless and in ruins.The problem had started long before this when Sir Hugh’s mother who for many years was trustee of the Estate found that she did not have or would not provide sufficient funds for the upkeep of the Landshipping house.Therefore in 1790 she arranged for the main rooms at “Great House” to be closed and the furniture covered in dust sheets.