Hanworth Hall

Hanworth Hall is a brick country house with a nine-bay eastern facade and traditional two-part floor plan from the late 17th century. The structure combines brick walls with stone detailing and features period sash windows and a stone-coped parapet.

A fire in 1686 led to the hall being reconstructed for Robert Doughty with up-to-date architectural features of that era. The rebuilding transformed it into a contemporary residence for the gentry of the late 1600s.

The hall became a family residence that reflected the status and tastes of its owners following rebuilding. The interior woodwork and grand staircase show how prosperous households arranged their domestic spaces during this period.

The site sits south of Hanworth village and is best reached by car or on foot. Nearby accommodation can be found in Thurgarton if you plan to stay in the area.

The grounds contain a Spanish chestnut tree planted before 1714 that survives today as living evidence of the estate's long history. This mature tree bridges the natural and architectural heritage of the site.

Location: Hanworth

GPS coordinates: 52.87220,1.25755

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:07