Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOld Thorndon Hall and gardens

Old Thorndon Hall and gardens

England
List entry 1021226
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old Thorndon Hall is a fragmentary scheduled monument in Essex comprising the remains of a substantial Tudor and early Stuart mansion. The site retains evidence of the hall's foundations and associated gardens, reflecting the domestic architecture and landscaping practices of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The monument represents an important example of an elite Essex residence from the early modern period, though the original structure was subsequently demolished or fell into decay. The surviving earthworks and architectural fragments provide archaeological evidence of the layout and scale of this significant historical property.

Old Thorndon Hall and gardens is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021226. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old Thorndon Hall and gardens?

Old Thorndon Hall is a fragmentary scheduled monument in Essex comprising the remains of a substantial Tudor and early Stuart mansion. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021226.

Who is responsible for protecting Old Thorndon Hall and gardens?

Old Thorndon Hall and gardens 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 1021226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old Thorndon Hall and gardens?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Former parish church and churchyard of St Nicholas (0.1 km), Moated site immediately east of Heron Hall (2.6 km), Bulphan World War II bombing decoy, 850m and 890m south west of Doesgate Farm (4.7 km).

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