Historic churches · East Midlands
Exton Hall
In or near Empingham.
Exton Hall — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
J.Hannan-Briggs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 6.9 km
- Free entry
About
Exton Hall is a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Exton Hall is a church located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance, though further details on its era, design, or historical context are not provided.
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Background
History
Exton Hall was previously the seat of the family of Sir James Harington. An earlier mansion, which burnt down in 1810, is now a ruin, with grand gables and beautiful chimneys, as in many Elizabethan houses. The ruins are on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register, at priority category: C - "slow decay; no solution agreed". The present Exton Hall was built in the 19th century close to the ruins of the original house. In 1869 a Roman Catholic chapel, dedicated to St Thomas of Canterbury was added, to a design by Charles Alban Buckler. The house was used by elements of the U.S. Army Air Force during the Second World War. In 1948, Anthony Noel, 5th Earl of Gainsborough, granted the United…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6925, -0.6382
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Exton and Horn
- Postcode
- LE15 8BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Exton Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Exton Hall?
- Exton Hall is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 8BH), in the parish of Exton and Horn.
- What is Exton Hall?
- Exton Hall — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Exton Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 8BH.
- Is Exton Hall free to visit?
- Yes, Exton Hall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Exton Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 8BH.