Castles · South East England
Basing House
In or near Old Basing.
Basing House — Tudor palace and castle in Old Basing, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke · 2.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Basing House, the nearest railway station is Basingstoke, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is RG24 7HB. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Basing House is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1531. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Part of Hampshire Cultural Trust. Address: RG24 7HB. Wikidata describes it as: "Tudor palace and castle in Old Basing, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.2686°, -1.0520°.
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Heritage listing
Basing House was a Tudor palace and castle in the village of Old Basing in the English county of Hampshire. It once rivalled Hampton Court Palace in its size and opulence. Today only parts of the basement or lower ground floor, plus the foundations and earthworks, remain. The ruins are a Grade II listed building and a scheduled monument.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Basing House features the ruins of a historic Tudor manor, alongside a Tudor barn and gardens. Visitors can explore the site to learn about its rich history and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Basing House was a Tudor palace and castle in the village of Old Basing in the English county of Hampshire. It once rivalled Hampton Court Palace in its size and opulence. Today only parts of the basement or lower ground floor, plus the foundations and earthworks, remain. The ruins are a Grade II listed building and a scheduled monument.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Basing House was built from 1531 as a new palace for William Paulet, 1st Marquess of Winchester, treasurer to King Edward VI, Queen Mary I and Queen Elizabeth I. The nearby 'Great Barn' was completed in 1534, just before a visit from Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. In its final form, Basing House comprised two linked houses. The "Old House" replaced the keep of an older ringwork castle, so was located within a defensive ring of earthworks and walls, whilst the slightly later "New House" was located outside the defences. A bridge and gateway linked the two across and through the defences, a link that was to prove fatal in the final battle for the fortress. The "New House" 'annex' in itself had…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2686, -1.0520
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Old Basing and Lychpit
- Postcode
- RG24 7HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
- Established
- 1531
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–4pm
- Official site
- www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4867508 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Basing House (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Remains of Basing House - geograph.org.uk - 2927060.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Basing House?
- Basing House is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG24 7HB), in the parish of Old Basing and Lychpit.
- What is Basing House?
- Basing House — Tudor palace and castle in Old Basing, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Basing House?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG24 7HB.
- When was Basing House built?
- Built or established in 1531.
- Is Basing House a listed building?
- Basing House is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Basing House a protected site?
- Yes — Basing House is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Basing House charge admission?
- Basing House typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Basing House?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG24 7HB.