Museums · London
Hill Hall (Essex)
In or near Lambourne.
Hill Hall (Essex) — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Robert Edwards — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Theydon Bois · 3.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hill Hall (Essex) is a museum in england-london, 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
Hill Hall is a museum located in Essex, within the London region. This historic site is noted for its architectural significance, though specific details regarding its era or designation are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The house was originally built for Sir Thomas Smith during the reign of Elizabeth I to replace a 12th-century house on the same site. Construction was carried out over several intervals (1567–68, 1572–73) interspersed between Smith's stints as ambassador to France. In his will, Smith mentions that Richard Kyrkebye or Kyrbie was the chief architect and builder of Hill Hall, according to the "plat" or plan he had given to him. Some of the furnishings at Hill Hall in 1578 were listed in the will of Lady Philippa Smith, including beds made of French walnut wood in the Great Chamber, Gallery, and Green Bedchamber. The hall stands in 50 hectares (120 acres) of parkland designed by Humphrey…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6742, 0.1525
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Theydon Mount
- Postcode
- CM16 7QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brentwood and Ongar
- Nearest railway station
- Theydon Bois — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Hill Hall (Essex) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill Hall (Essex)?
- Hill Hall (Essex) is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM16 7QQ), in the parish of Theydon Mount.
- What is Hill Hall (Essex)?
- Hill Hall (Essex) — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hill Hall (Essex)?
- The nearest railway station is Theydon Bois, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM16 7QQ.
- How do I get to Hill Hall (Essex)?
- The nearest railway station is Theydon Bois, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM16 7QQ.