[2] Nevill was born at her mother's family seat of Longford Hall, Shropshire, the eldest daughter of Hon.

[3] She had an older brother, William (1826–1915); and two sisters, Henrietta Augusta (1830–1912)[4] and Isabel (1831–1915).

[2] Lady Caroline and her younger sisters were together known as "The Trio" when they exhibited at the London Photographic Society in 1854.

[5] Lady Caroline was a pioneering member of the Photographic Exchange Club (founded 1855) contributing architectural views of Kent from 1855 to 1858.

[7] Lady Caroline died at her home at 38, Lowndes Square in 1887, aged 57 years.