Beaumanor Hall, Victorian country house in Woodhouse, England
Beaumanor Hall is a Victorian country mansion in Woodhouse, Leicestershire, built across two stories with substantial stone construction. The building sits within extensive grounds featuring maintained gardens, lawns, and open countryside.
The mansion was built between 1842 and 1848 for the Herrick family by architect William Railton and builder George Bridgart. During World War II, it was converted into a secret listening station that transmitted intelligence directly to Bletchley Park.
The place served as a wartime intelligence station where staff worked in hidden rooms intercepting enemy signals. This secret work was part of a broader network designed to decode and track hostile communications across the region.
The property now operates as a conference center with accommodation and event spaces managed by local authorities. Visitors should plan time to explore the full grounds, as the estate spans considerable area.
During wartime, camouflaged huts were built on the grounds disguised as ordinary farm buildings to avoid aerial attacks. These deception measures were so effective that the intelligence work inside remained completely hidden from view.
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