Theobalds House, Historical palace ruins in Cedars Park, England
Theobalds House consists today of wall fragments from an early 17th‑century palace within Cedars Park in Broxbourne, England. The remaining structures include sections of red brick walls and a stone arch scattered across the parkland setting.
William Cecil built the estate between 1564 and 1585 as a country residence for his family. King James I acquired it in 1607 and used it as a royal residence until it gradually fell into disrepair after his death and was eventually demolished.
The name Theobalds comes from an Old English word meaning people's hall, pointing to an earlier gathering place on this land. Today visitors notice the red brickwork and stone arch as the last visible reminders of past grandeur within the park grounds.
The remains lie within Cedars Park, which Admiral Sir Hedworth Lambton gave to Cheshunt residents in 1921. Visitors find the wall fragments at different points in the park and can explore them during park opening hours.
One section of the original wall measures 16 meters in length and features iron railings to protect the brickwork. This protective framework allows visitors to view the structure closely without causing damage.
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