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The '''Croft Mansion''' (also '''Croft Estate''') is located in the County of [[Surrey]] in England and is the home of Lara Croft.  
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The '''Croft Estates''' (also '''Croft Manors''') are three separate manor houses located in [[Surrey]], [[England]]. The family was granted the rights to the estates by King Edward VI. in [[1547]].
  
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It has been shown in the Games, in the Comics and in the Movies.  
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In Tomb Raiders [[I]] to [[III]], as well as [[Tomb Raider Chronicles|Chronicles]] we got to know the first and in the [[Tomb Raider Movies|movies]], as well as Tomb Raiders [[Tomb Raider Legend|Legend]], [[Tomb Raider Anniversary|Anniversary]] and [[Tomb Raider Underworld|Underworld]] we got to know another of these manors. The third has not been shown thus far.
  
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The manors have been displayed in various versions in the [[Comics]], each depending on the artists imagination. (see also [[Croft Manor (Comics)]])
  
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==The Mansion in the Games==
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===the Manors in-game===
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In [[Tomb Raider I]] to [[III]] the mansion (called [[Lara's Home]]) served as a kind of [[Training Level]]. It was not included in [[The Last Revelation]] and only seen in cut scenes in [[Tomb Raider Chronicles]]. The mansion made its return to the games as [[Croft Manor]] in [[Tomb Raider Legend]] where for the first time a version similar to the one known from the movies was used. This is alas inconsistent with the previous games, however one explanation might be given in Tomb Raider Legend, where it is stated that Lara owns three manors in Surrey. It can be assumed that these are two of them.
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* [[Lara's Home (TR1) |Lara's Home]] ([[Tomb Raider]])
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[[Image:House.jpg|thumb|180px|left|From the Games]] [[Image:Mansion2.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Games]]
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* [[Lara's Home (TR2) |Lara's Home]] ([[Tomb Raider II]])
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* [[Lara's Home (TR3)|Lara's Home]] ([[Tomb Raider III]])
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* [[Croft Manor (TR7)|Croft Manor]] ([[Tomb Raider Legend]])
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* [[Croft Manor (TRA)|Croft Manor]] ([[Tomb Raider Anniversary]])
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The manor as playable training level was part of the series in the first three games. The estate has been improved in each game, till in [[The Last Revelation]] it was no longer present, replaced by an introductory flashback level. After that the manor had disappeared for a long time, only being shown in cutscenes and a menu flyby in [[Tomb Raider Chronicles]]. In the latter all doors in the hall remain closed.
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A planned Croft Manor for [[The Angel of Darkness]], which could later be seen in screenshots, was not published.
  
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* [[Lara's Home (TR1)]]
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The manor finally returned as special level in the first title created by [[Crystal Dynamics]], [[Tomb Raider Legend]].
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* [[Lara's Home (TR2)]]
 
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* [[Lara's Home (TR3)]]
 
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* [[Croft Manor (TR7)]]
 
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* [[Croft Manor (TRA)]]
 
  
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===Rooms and other parts of the Estate===
 
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* [[Main Hall]]
 
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* [[Bedroom]]
 
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* [[Bathroom]]
 
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* [[Ballroom]]
 
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* [[Attic]]
 
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* [[Lara's Library]]
 
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* [[Garden]]
 
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* [[Assault Course]]
 
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* [[Quad-Bike Course]]
 
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* [[Music Room]]
 
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* [[Swimming Pool]]
 
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* [[Gym]]
 
  
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==The Manors==
  
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==The Mansion in the Comics==
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===The First Croft Manor===
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[[Image:Croftestate.jpg|thumb|150px|left|From the Comics]]
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[[Image:House.jpg|thumb|180px|left|From the Games]] [[Image:Mansion2.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Games]]
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Lara's Home might vary from Comic to Comic, as each artist could create his own vision of the Mansion.
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The first manor was first shown in Tomb Raider I, making its return in [[Tomb Raider II]], [[III]] and [[Chronicles]]. In each game a further part of the manor was shown.
  
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* Mainhall (TR I, II & III)
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* Ball Room/Gym
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* Pool House
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* Dining Room
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* Kitchen
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* Trophy Room
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* Lara's Bedroom
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* [[Bathroom]]
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* Weapons Closet
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* Music Room
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* Library
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* Cellar
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* Attic
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* Garden (TR II & III)
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* [[Assault Course]]
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* Quad Bike Parcours (TR III)
  
  
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===The Second Croft Manor===
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The second Croft Manor first appeared in the movies [[Lara Croft: Tomb Raider]] and [[The Cradle of Life]] and returned in [[Tomb Raider Legend]], [[Tomb Raider Anniversary]] and [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]. In Tomb Raider Underworld Lara destroys the manor for reasons yet unknown.
  
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==The Mansion in the Movies==
 
 
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[[Image:Hatfieldhouse.jpg|left]]
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The Mansion used in the Movies is the [[Hatfield House]] located in Hertfordshire, England. The inside looks very much like the [[Croft Manor]] shown in [[Tomb Raider Legend]] and [[Anniversary]].
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The house used for outdoor shots in the movies is the [[Hatfield House]] in Hertfordshire.
  
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* Mainhall
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* Zip's Computer Room
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* Gym
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* Pool House
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* Library
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* Lara's Bedroom
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* Trophy Room
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* Music Room
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* Garden
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* Bathroom
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* Practice Room
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* Garage
  
 
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Revision as of 15:32, 18 August 2008

The Croft Estates (also Croft Manors) are three separate manor houses located in Surrey, England. The family was granted the rights to the estates by King Edward VI. in 1547.

In Tomb Raiders I to III, as well as Chronicles we got to know the first and in the movies, as well as Tomb Raiders Legend, Anniversary and Underworld we got to know another of these manors. The third has not been shown thus far.

The manors have been displayed in various versions in the Comics, each depending on the artists imagination. (see also Croft Manor (Comics))

the Manors in-game

The manor as playable training level was part of the series in the first three games. The estate has been improved in each game, till in The Last Revelation it was no longer present, replaced by an introductory flashback level. After that the manor had disappeared for a long time, only being shown in cutscenes and a menu flyby in Tomb Raider Chronicles. In the latter all doors in the hall remain closed.

A planned Croft Manor for The Angel of Darkness, which could later be seen in screenshots, was not published.

The manor finally returned as special level in the first title created by Crystal Dynamics, Tomb Raider Legend.

The Manors

The First Croft Manor

From the Games
Games

The first manor was first shown in Tomb Raider I, making its return in Tomb Raider II, III and Chronicles. In each game a further part of the manor was shown.

  • Mainhall (TR I, II & III)
  • Ball Room/Gym
  • Pool House
  • Dining Room
  • Kitchen
  • Trophy Room
  • Lara's Bedroom
  • Bathroom
  • Weapons Closet
  • Music Room
  • Library
  • Cellar
  • Attic
  • Garden (TR II & III)
  • Assault Course
  • Quad Bike Parcours (TR III)

The Second Croft Manor

The second Croft Manor first appeared in the movies Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and The Cradle of Life and returned in Tomb Raider Legend, Tomb Raider Anniversary and Tomb Raider Underworld. In Tomb Raider Underworld Lara destroys the manor for reasons yet unknown.

Hatfieldhouse.jpg

The house used for outdoor shots in the movies is the Hatfield House in Hertfordshire.

  • Mainhall
  • Zip's Computer Room
  • Gym
  • Pool House
  • Library
  • Lara's Bedroom
  • Trophy Room
  • Music Room
  • Garden
  • Bathroom
  • Practice Room
  • Garage


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