Allcroft's descendants fell into financial difficulties during the early 20th century, however, and it became increasingly difficult for them to cover the costs of maintaining Stokesay.
Allcrofts Nachkommen kamen Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts in finanzielle Schwierigkeiten und es fiel ihnen zunehmend schwerer, die Unterhaltungskosten für Stokesay Castle zu tragen.