Palaces · London
Pyrgo Park
Pyrgo Park — park on the site of an ancient royal palace.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harold Wood · 3.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Pyrgo Park is a palace in the United Kingdom — a residence built or used by royalty, the aristocracy, or a bishop. Records date its origin to 1400. Wikidata describes it as: "park on the site of an ancient royal palace". Coordinates: 51.6195°, 0.1990°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Pyrgo Park is a park at Havering-atte-Bower in the London Borough of Havering, England. It is the site of the former Pirgo Palace, built before 1540 and demolished by 1814; and of Pyrgo House, built 1852, which lasted less than a century. Pyrgo is one of three large parklands in Havering-atte-Bower, the others being Bedfords Park and Havering Country Park.
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Background
Architecture
The first available description dates from 1594 when the former royal residence was described as "a fair house", shown on a map dated about 25 years later as a large gabled-building. In 1670 taxes were paid on 30 hearths. The site, on which terracing of the gardens was still visible after World War I, was northwest of the surviving farm buildings and was partly excavated in 1972. The Pirgo estate included a domestic chapel housing Grey family tombs, and memorials to several members of the Cheke (Cheek) family. All the Cheke remains were removed to Havering-atte-Bower parish church circa 1768.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6195, 0.1990
- District
- Havering
- Parish
- Havering, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM4 1QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romford
- Established
- 1400
- Nearest railway station
- Harold Wood — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7263490 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pyrgo Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Havering atte Bower Pyrgo Park.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pyrgo Park?
- Pyrgo Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM4 1QH), in the parish of Havering, unparished area.
- When was Pyrgo Park built?
- Built or established in 1400.
- Does Pyrgo Park charge admission?
- Pyrgo Park typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pyrgo Park?
- The nearest railway station is Harold Wood, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM4 1QH.