Dovenby Hall

His eldest son Fretcheville Lawson Ballantine-Dykes served as Member of Parliament for Cockermouth from 1832 to 1836.

[3] The property passed down to Frecheville Hubert Ballantine-Dykes, an Army officer and High Sheriff for 1923–24.

[5] A private station named Dovenby Lodge was provided for the family's use.

[6] The house was acquired by the local authorities from Colonel Ballantine-Dykes for use as a mental hospital in 1930.

[7] Following the closure of the hospital, it was bought by Malcolm Wilson, a former rally driver, in January 1998 and, after a major refurbishment, then became home to his M-Sport's World Rally Championship team, which was in partnership with Ford's official team for many years.