Edward Bouverie (senior)

[1] His elder brother William inherited their father's viscountcy before himself being made 1st Earl of Radnor.

[3] Bouverie attempted to return to parliament in 1774 offering himself at Northampton hoping for the support of the Compton interest, but withdrew without making the canvass.

[3] Following his return to Parliament Bouverie became a staunch supporter of Charles James Fox and voted with him consistently.

[3] As the second son, Bouverie had to some extent make his own way in the world which he did by his marriage to Harriet Falkner the daughter of Sir Everard Fawkener, ambassador to the Porte on 30 June 1764.

In 1765/6 he enclosed the open fields at Hardingstone, making him one of the pioneers of the early inclosure movement in Northamptonshire.

We may never know where Bouverie got the design for his new farm but it is clear that his architect provided quite an innovative and effective solution.

[11] Contributions were also made for re-roofing and rebuilding the chancel and the top of the tower local church of St Edmonds, Hardingstone.