in 1537 thomas, lord darcy was executed for the part he played in the pilgrimage of grace and the property was seized by the crown. in 1544 henry viii gave it to his niece margaret, countess of lennox and her husband matthew stuart, earl of lennox. their son henry, lord darnley was born in the house in 1545. darnley married mary, queen of scots, and temple newsam was again seized by the crown in 1565. in 1603 james i granted it to his relative ludovic, duke of lennox. in 1622 the estate was bought by sir arthur ingram for £12,000. during the next 20 years the mansion was rebuilt, incorporating some of the previous house in the west wing.