The Eagle Hall Estate is a traditional Lincolnshire Estate, located in its own hamlet of Eagle Hall. Steeped in history the Estate was once the home of the Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitaliers who during the 12th and 13th centuries had associated links with Lincoln Cathederal. The evidence of their prectorory still exists today in and around the parklands of Eagle Hall.
Remains of a preceptory, fishponds and post-medieval gardens at Eagle Hall
This monument is scheduled under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
The Chennells family came to Lincolnshire from Buckinghamshire in 1926 when the father of Gordon Chennells became the tenant of Preston’s Farm, Eagle Hall. This came about because he had served in WWI under Colonel Curtis whose family owned Eagle Hall Estate.
In 1957 Gordon Chennells took on the tenancy of Clay Farm. Subsequently, given the opportunity to purchase it in the 1960's.
In 1976 G. H. Chennells Farms LTD was formed. At that time the company was predominantly growing Cereals, Crisping Potato and Sugar Beet. The business was now farming around 600 acres and over the next 10 years Michael, Carolyn, Andrew and Patrick joined the company.
In 1986 Eagle Hall Estates was acquired from the Prew-Smith family, along with a number of farmsteads and residential properties. This was a logical step forward for the company as Gordon Chennells was a tenant on the estate already. The company has subsequently continued to acquire further farms and farmland in the area.
During the 80’s and early 90’s, the running of the business was taken over by brothers Michael, Andrew and Patrick. Gordon and Rosa retired from an active role in the business.
In 2002 Eagle Hall Estates Ltd was formed as parent company to G. H. Chennells Farms Ltd and became responsible for estate and property management, whilst the farming operations remain the responsibility of G. H. Chennells Farms Ltd.
