Chesworth House, Grade II listed manor house in Horsham, England.
Chesworth House is a Grade II* listed medieval manor house in Horsham, West Sussex, built with handmade Flemish brick and heavy oak beams. The house sits beside the River Arun, surrounded by lakes, ponds, and woodland that form part of the estate grounds.
The manor appears in records as far back as 1329 and passed through several powerful families, including the Mowbrays and the Howards. The Howards held it during the Tudor period and used it as a family residence.
The house was home to the Howard family during the Tudor period, one of the most powerful families at the time, who raised their children here. The rooms reflect their long connection to this place.
The house is privately owned, so access to the building itself is not open to the public, but paths around the River Arun and nearby grounds can be walked freely. Sturdy footwear is a good idea since some paths pass through woodland and cross grassy areas.
Catherine Howard, who became the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, spent part of her childhood here under the care of the Dowager Duchess of Norfolk. This connection links the house to one of the most notorious episodes of the Tudor court.
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