Standon Lordship Manor House |
| Hob Uid: 368004 | |
Location :
Hertfordshire
East Hertfordshire
Standon
|
| Grid Ref : TL3925021450 |
| Summary : Country house, now 2 houses. 1540-46 for Sir Ralph Sadleir, fragmentary remains of Tudor courtyard house extended circa 1872 by John Thorpe for 2nd Duke of Wellington, extensively renovated after fire of 1927. Red brick with remains of diaper work and traces of plastered surrounds of window openings. 19th century half-timbering at rear with diagonal red brick nogging. Old red tiled roofs. The present building incorporates the W range, gateway arch and other fragments of an important 16th century courtyard house where Queen Elizabeth spent 3 days in 1561. |
More information : [TL 39252145] THE LORDSHIP [LB] (1)
The Lordship includes the remains of an early Tudor mansion, built
in 1546. It had a central courtyard. All was pulled down except
the west wing and half the south wing. In the west wing was the
main entrance, in the south wing the Hall. The carriageway with its
four-centred arch remains and the flanking turrets on the east.
On the west only stumps. The NW angle turret of the range has
been reconstructed on the old foundations. The S. part of the W.
wing has several gables and an outer chimney. The interior is
entirely remodelled, and a new wing to the E. of the S end was
erected about 1925 after a fire had burnt the Victorian living
quarters. (2)
"The Lordship", a large private residence, maintained in excellent
condition, is as described above and is an outstanding building.
In a garden wall at TL 39212141 are five, probably contemporary
(ie 16th c), bee-boles. See GPs. (3)
|