Holding(s) in Company

Persimmon PLC
19 March 2003


Letter to Persimmon PLC


We write to inform you, pursuant to s198 of the Act, that as at the close of
business on 14th March, 2003, Lehman Brothers International (Europe) has an
interest in 16,262,640 ordinary shares of Persimmon Plc (the 'Company').  This
represents 5.82% of the outstanding share capital of the Company.

Letter from Lehman Brothers International (Europe)


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