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Lilford Hall

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Lilford Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Lilford Hall is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Lilford Hall is a Grade I listed Jacobean stately home at Lilford in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom. The 100-room house is located in the eastern part of the county, south of Oundle and north of Thrapston.

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Background

History

It was started in 1495 as a Tudor building, with a major Jacobean exterior extension added in 1635 and a Georgian interior adopted in the 1740s, having 32406 sqft of floor area. The Hall was originally part of Lord Burghley's estate, then the Powys family (Baron Lilford) from 1711 to 1990. Lilford Hall and the associated parkland of 350 acre is specifically located along the River Nene for around a mile, and north-west of the village of Lilford, part of the parish of Lilford-cum-Wigsthorpe. The land which was turned into the parkland was mentioned in the Domesday Book, and owned by King David I of Scotland at that time. The Manor of Lilford was acquired in 1473 by William Browne a wealthy…

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Coordinates
52.4451, -0.4868
Parish
Lilford-cum-Wigsthorpe
Postcode
PE8 5SG
Parliamentary constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire
Established
1740
Official site
www.lilfordhall.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lilford Hall?
Lilford Hall is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE8 5SG), in the parish of Lilford-cum-Wigsthorpe.
When was Lilford Hall built?
Built or established in 1740.
Is Lilford Hall a listed building?
Lilford Hall is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
How do I get to Lilford Hall?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PE8 5SG. It sits within the Corby and East Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.