Penshurst Place, Medieval manor house in Penshurst, England.
Description
Penshurst Place is a medieval manor house in Penshurst, England, built around a large Baron's Hall. The hall stretches to a considerable height and preserves stone walls and chestnut beams from the 14th century.
History
A London merchant built the original complex in the 14th century and erected the great hall as the center of the estate. King Edward VI gave the property to Sir William Sidney in 1552, whose descendants have lived there since.
Culture
The layout of the rooms shows how a noble family lived and received guests over centuries. Portraits on the walls depict family members and visitors who once passed through these spaces.
Practical
The estate opens for visitors from March through October and offers access to the interior rooms and the expansive gardens. Guided tours through the rooms provide insight into the architecture and collections.
Did you know?
An oak tree that stood on the grounds for over a thousand years and fell in 2016 is now honored with a memorial plaque. The tree is believed to have been a gift from Charles Brandon to the family.
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Church of St John the Baptist, Penshurst
113 m
South central entrance tower to Penshurst Place and wall abutting to east
41 m
The Leicester Arms Hotel
220 mWall running south south east from southern tip of Penshurst Place and returning eastward
134 m
The Old Guildhouse
145 mInner garden wall to north and west of Formal Garden of Penshurst Place
45 mGarden wall to north, east and south of Penshurst Place Gardens
209 mHouse Adjoining Post Office The Post Office
161 mWall Cottage
156 mNorth Lodge To Penshurst Place
244 mMoat Cottages
363 mThe Old Smithy (A.K.A. Forge Stores) And Forge Garage Cottage
365 mWall Running South South East From Gatehouse To River
186 mArchway Connecting No3 And The Old Guildhouse
145 mKirkwood Garden Shop La Petite Hair Salon
280 mLeicester House
219 mLongford
268 mResidence Of Mrs Barrows
298 mFir Tree House Tea Rooms
227 mRetaining Wall In Front Of The Square
167 mThe Buxton House Stores
226 mGatehouse And Gateway Leading To Penshurst Place And Also To Well Place
168 mThe Rectory
132 m1-3, Leicester Square
143 mRectory Cottages
212 mQuaintways Tea Rooms
235 mColquhoun House
253 mThe Cottage
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