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Loring Hall

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Loring Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

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

About

Loring Hall is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* 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

Loring Hall is a private mental health care facility in North Cray, London Borough of Bexley. Formerly known as Wollet Hall or Woollet Hall, it is a Grade II listed building.

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Background

History

The present building was constructed in 1760 on the site of an earlier Tudor house known as "Waletts". Its owner in this period was Neighbour Frith, Esq, a London silk merchant. Frith was the last member of a family who had held land in North Cray for many years: his father, John, and grandfather, Roger, are buried at nearby North Cray parish church. In 1776, Frith willed Woollet Hall to his nephew, the Rev. Edward Cockayn, who adopted the surname Frith. Cockayn subsequently leased the house to a Mr Trimmer, probably Joshua Kirby Trimmer of Bexleyheath, whose son, the geologist Joshua Trimmer, was born at North Cray. From 1811, the house was the country residence of British Foreign…

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Coordinates
51.4308, 0.1394
District
Bexley
Parish
Bexley, unparished area
Postcode
DA14 5ES
Parliamentary constituency
Old Bexley and Sidcup
Established
2004

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Loring Hall?
Loring Hall is in London, United Kingdom (postcode DA14 5ES), in the parish of Bexley, unparished area.
When was Loring Hall built?
Built or established in 2004.
Is Loring Hall a listed building?
Loring Hall is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to Loring Hall?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DA14 5ES. It sits within the Old Bexley and Sidcup parliamentary constituency.