Groby Old Hall, 15th-century manor house in Groby, England
Description
Groby Old Hall is a stone and brick manor built over several centuries with a narrow three-storey tower and remaining turret sections showing Tudor-era design features. The building displays a mix of architectural styles from its different periods of construction.
History
The manor came to the Grey family through Sir Edward Grey's marriage to Elizabeth Ferrers, granddaughter of the 5th Baron Ferrers, around 1432. Its foundations contain materials from 13th-century Ferrers family construction.
Culture
The residence held significance for Elizabeth Woodville, who married John Grey here before her later marriage to Edward IV made her queen. This royal connection gave the place a notable role in English noble history.
Practical
The listed building can be observed from the nearby A50 road, with parking spaces available on the neighboring street. It is best to visit during daylight hours and be mindful of traffic along this main road.
Did you know?
The building is among the earliest brick structures in this region of England, with its foundations containing stone materials from medieval Ferrers family construction in the 13th century. This shift from older to newer building materials makes it a visible record of construction techniques across several generations.
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