The park was crown property and its keepers appointed by the King for two centuries: notable families were the Hamdens, the Verneys; and Sir John, later Lord Williams of Thame who in 1550 held the park by grant, rebuilt the lodge to probably the present structure.
The park was under royal ownership for two centuries, with the King appointing its caretakers. Notable families like the Hamdens, Verneys, and Sir John, later Lord Williams of Thame, who obtained a grant in 1550, played a role in maintaining the park's lodge.