Ingatestone Hall
A Tudor brick house built for William Petre, retaining a family-residence role alongside seasonal public visits.
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A Tudor brick house built for William Petre, retaining a family-residence role alongside seasonal public visits.
Register entry — INGATESTONE HALL. National Heritage List for England reference: 1187315. Recorded designation: Grade I listed building.
First listed: 1952-12-29. This is the listing date, not a construction date.
The register records an amendment dated 1994-12-09.
Source: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1187315
The register identity was cross-checked against the official record name, coordinates and grade on 21 October 2026.
An English editorial overview and visiting guidance are available in this dossier. Check the linked official information for current opening times, access and booking arrangements.
Record
- Tudor brick country house
- United Kingdom
- Ingatestone and Fryerning
- East of England
- other
- 1952-12-29
Editorial reading
The estate's history records William Petre's purchase of the manor in 1539 following the dissolution of Barking Abbey. He replaced an earlier steward's house with a new brick residence. The operator identifies high chimneys, crow-stepped gables, mullioned windows and oak-panelled rooms among its characteristic features.
The building originally enclosed a courtyard. Later alteration included removing the west wing, leaving the U-shaped plan, and changing rooms and circulation. These adaptations mean that its Tudor character coexists with significant later work. Enclosed gardens include lawns, a walled garden and a stew pond.
Our editorial reading: Ingatestone offers a way to connect architectural ambition with the transfer of land and influence in the sixteenth century. Its continuing domestic use adds another layer to that history.
Sources: https://www.ingatestonehall.com/about-us/history and https://www.ingatestonehall.com/ (checked 21 October 2026).
Recommendation
Consult the current events and visitor calendar for seasonal admission and any guided group visits. The operator describes ordinary public opening between Easter and late September; confirm special arrangements separately and respect the parts retained as a private residence.
Location and visiting
Confirm current opening times, access and reservations with the place itself. These details follow the source record.
Sources & credits
Source record: Wikidata
Source record: Eigen redactie
Source record: Eigen redactie
Source record: National Heritage List for England (Historic England)
Source record: Wikimedia Commons
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