George Finch , 9th Earl of Winchilsea , lived at the mansion in the late 18th century .
George Finch , 9th Earl of Winchilsea , used its grounds to stage a number of cricket matches , six of them first - class , between 1790 and 1793 .
George Finch , 9th Earl of Winchilsea , lived at the mansion in the late 18th century and used its grounds to stage a number of cricket matches , six of them first - class , between 1790 and 1793 .