Boyle experienced obtained 'the Manor of Marston Bigott' from Sir John Hippisley, at that time 'a good residence, with orchards, gardens and pleasant walks about this' (quoted in McGarvie 1987i). Boyle left Marston to his young son, Lord Broghill, 1st Earl of Orrery, who was deeply involved in Irish affairs and neglected Marston right until 1666 wh