Stately homes · West Midlands
Blakesley Hall
Blakesley Hall — Northamptonshire manor hourse.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Blakesley Hall is a stately home in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Northamptonshire manor hourse". Coordinates: 52.1450°, -1.0950°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Blakesley Hall was a 13th-century manor house situated near the village of Blakesley in Northamptonshire, England. It was demolished in 1957-58.
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Background
History
The Hall dated from the reign of King Henry III and at one time was given by Henry VIII to his daughter, Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth I of England). The Hall was once a possession of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem. It was owned by the Hibbit family for over forty years between 1823 and 1867. The owner William Hibbit (c1770–1840) inherited the titles lord of the manor and 'patron of the living'. During this period the Hibbit's were responsible for many alterations to both the Hall and the grounds. These included construction of a hospital wing and extensive landscaping of the gardens. The stable block was a focal meeting point for the Blakesley Hunt during their residence. The…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1450, -1.0950
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Blakesley
- Postcode
- NN12 8RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q4924645 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Blakesley Hall, Northamptonshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Blakesley Hall Northants.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blakesley Hall?
- Blakesley Hall is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.1450°, -1.0950°.
- Is Blakesley Hall wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Blakesley Hall. Check ahead for specific facilities.