In 1621, Cuthbert Heron (High Sheriff of Northumberland in 1625) demolished the house and built a fine Jacobean mansion, leaving the tower standing and attached to the new house. His first son George was killed at the Battle of Marston Moor in 1644 in the service of Charles I. His second son Cuthbert was created a Baronet by Charles II (see Heron Baronets), but _he_experienced financial problems which eventually led to the sale of the estate by the Herons early in the 18th century. <sep>, Pronoun: he <sep>, A: Cuthbert <sep>, B: Charles II