Palaces · East of England
Palace of Beaulieu
Palace of Beaulieu — a Grade I-listed palace in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Palace of Beaulieu is a Grade I-listed building in england-east, 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
The Palace of Beaulieu ( BEW-lee) or Newhall is a former royal palace in Boreham, Essex, England, north-east of Chelmsford. The surviving part is a Grade I listed building. The property is currently occupied by New Hall School.
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Background
History
The estate on which it was built – the manor of Walhfare in Boreham – was granted to the Canons of Waltham Abbey in 1062. After various changes of possession, it was granted by the Crown to Thomas Butler, 7th Earl of Ormond in 1491. By this time, it had a house called New Hall. In 1516, New Hall was sold by Thomas Boleyn, father of Anne Boleyn, to King Henry VIII for £1,000. The king rebuilt the house in brick at a cost of £17,000. He gave his new palace the name Beaulieu, meaning "beautiful place" in French. The name expressed Henry's desire for fine things, though the name change did not outlast the century. A royal wardrobe official, James Chapell, took measurements of the new apartments…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7644, 0.5122
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Boreham
- Postcode
- CM3 3HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Established
- 1516
Sources
- wikidata: Q2714774 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Palace of Beaulieu (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Palace of Beaulieu?
- Palace of Beaulieu is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM3 3HT), in the parish of Boreham.
- Is Palace of Beaulieu a listed building?
- Palace of Beaulieu is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Does Palace of Beaulieu charge admission?
- Palace of Beaulieu typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Palace of Beaulieu?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3 3HT. It sits within the North West Essex parliamentary constituency.