House de Altcourt
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| House de Altcourt Mesnee de Altcourt | |
|---|---|
| Noble House | |
| Country | Holy Britannic Empire England |
| Current region | Southern England |
| Etymology | "High Garden" |
| Place of origin | Winchester, Wessex, England |
| Founded | 25 December 1066 (193 years ago) |
| Founder | Howard de Altcourt, 1st Earl of Hampton |
| Current head | Catherine de Altcourt, 8th Countess of Hampton |
| Seat | Winchester Castle |
| Titles | Countess of Hampton Baroness de Altcourt |
| Motto | We Sow and Bring Forth the Seeds of God |
| Estate(s) | County of Hampton |
| Properties | Basingstoke Christchurch Portsmouth Southampton |
The House de Altcourt (founded 25 December 1066) is a Norman noble house that was founded on 25 December 1066 when the newly-coronated William I, King of England, granted Howard de Altcourt the Earldom of Hampton and the Barony of Altcourt.