Scheduled MonumentsEnglandElsyng Palace

Elsyng Palace

England
List entry 1002040
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Elsyng Palace is a former royal residence located in Enfield, Middlesex, which served as a Tudor hunting lodge and occasional royal seat during the reign of Henry VIII. The palace was constructed in the early sixteenth century and functioned as a retreat for the Tudor court, with the king making periodic visits to the estate. Though substantially ruined and no longer standing as a complete structure, archaeological evidence and historical records confirm its status as a significant royal property of the Tudor period. The site represents an important example of Tudor domestic architecture and the network of royal residences maintained by Henry VIII across southern England.

Elsyng Palace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002040. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Elsyng Palace?

Elsyng Palace is a former royal residence located in Enfield, Middlesex, which served as a Tudor hunting lodge and occasional royal seat during the reign of Henry VIII. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002040.

Who is responsible for protecting Elsyng Palace?

Elsyng Palace is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002040.

What other scheduled monuments are near Elsyng Palace?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Flash Road aqueduct (1.6 km), Eleanor Cross, Waltham Cross (2.8 km), Theobalds Palace, Waltham Cross (2.9 km).

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