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==History== |
==History== |
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===Henham Hall 1=== |
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The original Henham lands were hunting grounds, on which a timber-framed stucture was built with its own protective moatyard. |
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===Henham Hall 2=== |
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In 1533, the lands were acquired by Sir Arthur Hopton of Blythburgh, who built a new Tudor house {{convert|200|yds}} in front of the original timber-framed structure. One of the finest Tudor buildings of its age, the main hall was flanked on two sides by the extensive walled garden and incorporated a large courtyard. In 1544 the estate was acquired by Sir Anthony Rous, Knight of Dennington (Suffolk). In 1773, while the [[John Rous, 1st Earl of Stradbroke|Sixth Baronet John Rous]] was away on a [[Grand Tour]] of [[Venice]], a drunken butler had a mishap with a candle, which destroyed the building.<ref name="history">Mackley.A [http://www.blythweb.co.uk/blythburgh/henham.htm Henham Hall - a lost house], March 2000. Retrieved 2009-09-03.</ref> This structure was the subject of an episode of the [[Channel 4]] series ''[[Time Team]]'' in January 2013. |
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===Henham Hall 3=== |
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| ⚫ | The fourth Earl died in 1983 with his brother becoming the fifth Earl for only four days before also passing away. Robert Keith Rous – at that time a businessman and sheep grazier in [[Australia]] – then inherited Henham and became the sixth Earl of Stradbroke. This was, however, not without difficulty and a protracted court battle led to a family feud that still separates the Rous family to this day. |
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| ⚫ | In 1790 Sir John, later the first Earl of Stradbroke, commissioned [[James Wyatt]] to build a new hall, {{convert|100|yds}} in front of the second hall, with accompanying parkland design by [[Humphrey Repton]].<ref name="history"/> An impressive structure, in 1858 Augusta Bonham wife of the Second Earl instructed architect [[Edward Middleton Barry|Edward Barry]] to give it a Victorian gloss;<ref name="history"/> the work was carried out by [[Lucas Brothers, Builders|Lucas Brothers]].<ref>[http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/49439 Charles Thomas Lucas at Oxford Dictionary of National Biography]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | This hall was demolished by the [[John Rous, 4th Earl of Stradbroke|fourth Earl of Stradbroke]] in 1953,<ref name="history"/> despite attempts by [[Keith Rous, 5th Earl of Stradbroke|his brother]], later the fifth Earl, to keep the house intact. One wall remains to this day and features a [[frieze]] depicting a [[Native American]] fighting a bear.<ref name="history"/> |
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A [[horse mill]] used to operate on the estate, one of only two [[List of horse mills#England|known in Suffolk]]. This is now preserved at the [[Museum of East Anglian Life]] at [[Stowmarket]]. |
A [[horse mill]] used to operate on the estate, one of only two [[List of horse mills#England|known in Suffolk]]. This is now preserved at the [[Museum of East Anglian Life]] at [[Stowmarket]]. |
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==Present== |
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| ⚫ | The fourth Earl died in 1983 with his brother becoming the fifth Earl for only four days before also passing away. Robert Keith Rous – at that time a businessman and sheep grazier in [[Australia]] – then inherited Henham and became the sixth Earl of Stradbroke. This was, however, not without difficulty and a protracted court battle led to a family feud that still separates the Rous family to this day. |
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==Events and Other Uses== |
==Events and Other Uses== |
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Revision as of 17:59, 20 January 2013
Henham Park is an estate just north of the village of Blythburgh in Suffolk, England. It lies at the intersection of the A12 and A145 main roads. The current owner is Keith Rous, sixth Earl of Stradbroke, "The Aussie Earl".
History
Henham Hall 1
The original Henham lands were hunting grounds, on which a timber-framed stucture was built with its own protective moatyard.
Henham Hall 2
In 1533, the lands were acquired by Sir Arthur Hopton of Blythburgh, who built a new Tudor house 200 yards (180 m) in front of the original timber-framed structure. One of the finest Tudor buildings of its age, the main hall was flanked on two sides by the extensive walled garden and incorporated a large courtyard. In 1544 the estate was acquired by Sir Anthony Rous, Knight of Dennington (Suffolk). In 1773, while the Sixth Baronet John Rous was away on a Grand Tour of Venice, a drunken butler had a mishap with a candle, which destroyed the building.[1] This structure was the subject of an episode of the Channel 4 series Time Team in January 2013.
Henham Hall 3
In 1790 Sir John, later the first Earl of Stradbroke, commissioned James Wyatt to build a new hall, 100 yards (91 m) in front of the second hall, with accompanying parkland design by Humphrey Repton.[1] An impressive structure, in 1858 Augusta Bonham wife of the Second Earl instructed architect Edward Barry to give it a Victorian gloss;[1] the work was carried out by Lucas Brothers.[2]
This hall was demolished by the fourth Earl of Stradbroke in 1953,[1] despite attempts by his brother, later the fifth Earl, to keep the house intact. One wall remains to this day and features a frieze depicting a Native American fighting a bear.[1]
A horse mill used to operate on the estate, one of only two known in Suffolk. This is now preserved at the Museum of East Anglian Life at Stowmarket.
Present
The fourth Earl died in 1983 with his brother becoming the fifth Earl for only four days before also passing away. Robert Keith Rous – at that time a businessman and sheep grazier in Australia – then inherited Henham and became the sixth Earl of Stradbroke. This was, however, not without difficulty and a protracted court battle led to a family feud that still separates the Rous family to this day.
Events and Other Uses
The estate hosts the Latitude Music Festival, Wings and Wheels[3] and Grand Henham Steam Rally as well as remaining a working farm. There is a brewery[4] and bed and breakfast accommodation located on the site as well as a series of walking trails.[5]
External links
- Henham Park Online
- Henham Park 100 miles from London — Milestones Web
References
- ^ a b c d e Mackley.A Henham Hall - a lost house, March 2000. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
- ^ Charles Thomas Lucas at Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
- ^ Wings and Wheels. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
- ^ Hektors Brewery. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
- ^ Henham Park Online. Retrieved 2009-09-03.