Old Gorhambury House, Manor house ruins in St Michael, England.
The remaining stone walls of Old Gorhambury House include a two-story entrance porch, chapel section, and prominent clock tower standing in open fields.
Sir Nicholas Bacon constructed this Elizabethan mansion between 1563 and 1568, using bricks from the demolished St Albans Abbey buildings nearby.
The estate served as residence for philosopher Francis Bacon and received multiple visits from Queen Elizabeth I during the 16th century.
Visitors can access the ruins daily between 8 AM and 6 PM via Gorhambury Drive, with dedicated parking available on Thursday afternoons from May to September.
The mansion incorporates a Renaissance-style porch designed specifically to impress visitors with intricate stone carvings and architectural details from the period.
Location: St Michael
Address: St. Albans AL3 6AH AL3 6AR
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-gorhambury-house
GPS coordinates: 51.75593,-0.39247
Latest update: May 24, 2025 09:26
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