Wickham Court

Wickham Court is a red brick country house featuring octagonal turrets at each corner of the structure. The three main stories are overshadowed by turrets that rise to five stories and crown the building with castellated parapets along both the walls and tower tops.

Sir Henry Heydon built this structure in the 15th century during the reign of Edward IV as a fortified residence. The Lennard family then held the property for over 300 years before ownership passed to others in 1929.

The house now serves as a Coptic Orthodox Church, reflecting how historic estates have found new religious purposes in modern times. This spiritual use adds a contemporary layer of meaning to the medieval structure that visitors can observe during their visit.

The building is located in West Wickham within the London Borough of Bromley and holds Grade I listed status. Visitors should check in advance about viewing opportunities, as the site currently functions as an active place of worship.

The original design relied on small loopholes in the turrets for light rather than large windows, reflecting its defensive purpose. It wasn't until the 16th century that larger casement windows were introduced to open up the interior spaces.

Location: London Borough of Bromley

Address: Layhams Rd, West Wickham BR4 9HW

GPS coordinates: 51.36490,-0.00487

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47