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Beamish Hall

Beamish Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.

Beamish Hall Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 1660204

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

Beamish Hall is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Beamish Hall is a mid-18th-century country house, now converted to a hotel, which stands in 24 acres (97,000 m2) of grounds near the town of Stanley, County Durham. It is a Grade II* listed building.

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Background

History

The history of Beamish Hall can be traced back to the Norman Conquest. The name of Beamish, is derived from a corruption of the Norman word 'Beauvis', meaning beautiful place, or the old French phrase 'bew-mys' which when translated means 'beautiful mansion'. Originally built as a present in 1268 for the wedding of Isabella de la Leigh and Guiscard de Charron, the Manor went on to be occupied by five generations of Charrons and later Monbouchers. The last family member died in 1400. During the Middle Ages, the fortified manor was occupied by various local aristocrats, including members of the Percy family. The manor of Beamish was forfeited to the Crown by Thomas Percy, Earl of…

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Coordinates
54.8857, -1.6711
Address
| location_city = Stanley

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Beamish Hall?
Beamish Hall is in North East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.8857°, -1.6711°.
Who owns Beamish Hall?
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