Museums · London
Hill Hall (Essex)
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
- 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.
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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…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6742, 0.1525
- County
- Essex
- District
- Epping Forest
- Parish
- Theydon Mount
- Postcode
- CM16 7QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brentwood and Ongar
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 London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.6742°, 0.1525°.
- Is Hill Hall (Essex) wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Hill Hall (Essex). Check ahead for specific facilities.