Hill forts · London
Elsyng Palace
In or near Goffs Oak.
Elsyng Palace — archaeological site in London Borough of Enfield, Greater London, England, UK.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Turkey Street · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Elsyng Palace, the nearest railway station is Turkey Street, located 1.3 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is EN2 9EX.
About
Elsyng Palace is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in London Borough of Enfield, Greater London, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6723°, -0.0656°.
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Official information
Forty Hall Estate is a historic Jacobean manor house located in Enfield, surrounded by beautiful gardens and parkland. Visitors can explore the house's fine architecture, period rooms, and learn about its history through exhibitions and activities. The estate also features a farm with various animals and an organic vineyard.
From the Wikipedia article
Elsyng Palace (variously also Elsynge, Elsing, Elsings) was a Tudor palace on the site of what are now the grounds of Forty Hall in Enfield, north London. Its exact location was lost for many years until excavations were carried out in the 1960s.
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Background
History
The manor originally known as Wroth's Place was inherited in 1413 by John Tiptoft, 1st Baron Tiptoft (whose mother was Agnes Wroth) from his cousin Elizabeth Wroth. who is said to have built the house. The original building date of the house is not known. Earliest traced records show it belonged to Thomas Elsyng, a Citizen and Mercer of London. Under the ownership of Sir Thomas Lovell it was extended to become a brick palace sufficient to receive the court on progress; Lovell also contributed to the clerestory and glazing of Enfield parish church. Henry VIII's sister Queen Margaret of Scotland stayed at Lovell's house in 1516. Scottish prisoners and hostages taken at the Battle of Solway…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6723, -0.0656
- District
- Enfield
- Parish
- Enfield, unparished area
- Postcode
- EN2 9EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Enfield North
- Phone
- 020 8363 8196
- Nearest railway station
- Turkey Street — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.fortyhallestate.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5367781 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Elsyng Palace (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Forty Hall Museum
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Forty Hall
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Old Market Cross
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Iron Bridge In The Grounds Of Myddelton House
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Myddelton House
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The Hermitage and Stable Building to The Hermitage
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Forty Hill
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Bulls Cross
Chapels · 0.8 km
Capel House
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Enfield Crematorium
Cemeteries · 1.0 km
Hackney Downs and Cheshunt Line
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elsyng Palace?
- Elsyng Palace is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EN2 9EX), in the parish of Enfield, unparished area.
- What is Elsyng Palace?
- Elsyng Palace — archaeological site in London Borough of Enfield, Greater London, England, UK.
- How do I get to Elsyng Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Turkey Street, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN2 9EX.
- Is Elsyng Palace a listed building?
- Elsyng Palace is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Elsyng Palace free to visit?
- Yes, Elsyng Palace is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elsyng Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Turkey Street, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN2 9EX.