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Theobalds Palace is a former royal residence located in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, which served as one of the principal seats of the English monarchy during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. Built by William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, the palace was begun in the 1560s and expanded substantially over subsequent decades to become one of the most impressive country houses of the Elizabethan era. The site was favoured by successive monarchs, including Elizabeth I and James I, for whom it held particular significance as a hunting lodge and venue for royal progresses. Though largely demolished in the eighteenth century, fragmentary remains of the palace survive, including sections of wall and foundations that attest to its former grandeur and architectural ambition.
Theobalds Palace, Waltham Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005250. View the official record →
Theobalds Palace is a former royal residence located in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, which served as one of the principal seats of the English monarchy during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005250.
Theobalds Palace, Waltham Cross 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 1005250.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eleanor Cross, Waltham Cross (1 km), Half Moat Manor House, moated site and associated leat, Cheshunt. (1.6 km), World War II Bofors Anti-aircraft gun platform 340m south east of Cheshunt railway station (1.9 km).
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