After 1945 many country houses were knocked down and estates sold. Hodsock survived, still owned by descendents of the Mellish family, although land, furniture, books and paintings were sold to make ends meet. In 1966 the estate passed to Sir Andrew Buchanan who moved to Hodsock Priory with his wife, Belinda. In addition to bringing up their four children and running the farm and estate, they have always been active volunteers involved in many aspects of local and regional community life. In 1991 Sir Andrew was appointed Lord Lietenant for Nottinghamshire which means he is the Queen's personal representative for the County.
