Constable Burton Hall, Grade I listed English country house in Constable Burton, England
Constable Burton Hall is an English country house in Constable Burton featuring Elizabethan and Georgian architectural elements. The building sits within landscaped grounds that include formal gardens and historic rooms.
Sir John Constable had the current hall built in the 1560s following his acquisition of Holderness. The building was modified and expanded over the centuries as tastes and needs changed.
The residence holds one of England's most extensive collections of curiosities, gathered by the Constable family over many generations. Visitors can see these carefully assembled items today, which show the family's wealth and interests.
The estate is walkable and offers paths through the gardens and across the grounds. Comfortable footwear is recommended, especially if exploring the outdoor areas.
The estate holds the skeleton of a sperm whale that washed ashore on a nearby coast. This unusual find caught the attention of writers including Herman Melville.
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