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unusual facts about ground rent



Glenariff Iron Ore and Harbour Company

The final attempt to revive the iron ore operation ended in about 1884 when the GIOH's growing losses forced it to default on its ground rent to William McDonnell, 6th Earl of Antrim.

Sir Jonathan Cope, 1st Baronet

His extensive estate included the ground rent of the London Custom House, for which the Government paid £1,600 a year, on a lease of 99 years.


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Bromyard Town F.C.

Delahay Meadow is unusual in having a mobile phone mast on site, for which the club receives ground rent from Vodafone.

Donnchadh Ó Hámsaigh

Lord Bristol gave Ó hAmhsaigh three guineas and ground rent free to build a house, joining the family at the housewarming.