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Old Gorhambury House

Heritage Site in Hertfordshire St. Albans

England

Old Gorhambury House

Farmland, farmland... Looking NW from the track at TL107064 by Hill End Farm (buildings at right).
Farmland, farmland... Credit: Rob Hinkley

Old Gorhambury House is a historic mansion located in Hertfordshire, England. Dating back to the 16th century, it is a Grade I listed building and a popular heritage site. The house was originally built by Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal and father of famous philosopher and statesman Sir Francis Bacon.

The architecture of Old Gorhambury House is a fine example of Elizabethan style, with its distinctive red brickwork and decorative chimneys. The house features a central courtyard, surrounded by a two-story building with a projecting entrance tower. The interior of the house boasts well-preserved original features, including ornate plasterwork, oak paneling, and a grand oak staircase.

The surrounding gardens and parkland of Old Gorhambury House are equally impressive. The estate covers over 50 acres and includes formal gardens, terraces, and woodland. The gardens feature manicured lawns, flower beds, and a variety of trees and shrubs. The house itself is situated on a hill, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Old Gorhambury House has a rich history and has been associated with several prominent figures over the centuries. In addition to the Bacon family, it was owned by the Grimston family in the 17th century and later by the Earls of Verulam. Today, the house is owned by English Heritage and is open to the public. Visitors can explore the house and gardens, learn about its history, and admire its architectural beauty.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.7565/-0.3932 or Grid Reference TL1107. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland, farmland... Looking NW from the track at TL107064 by Hill End Farm (buildings at right).
Farmland, farmland...
Looking NW from the track at TL107064 by Hill End Farm (buildings at right).
Gorhambury House The Gorhambury estate is private, but the owners allow the hoi-polloi to walk and cycle on their roads. Photo: Looking NE from the road at about TL111076.
Gorhambury House
The Gorhambury estate is private, but the owners allow the hoi-polloi to walk and cycle on their roads. Photo: Looking NE from the road at about TL111076.
House in Hogg End Lane This could in fact be a semi detached pair of houses.
House in Hogg End Lane
This could in fact be a semi detached pair of houses.
Entrance roadway to Butlers Farm, Hogg End Lane Long access roads act as a deterrent to explorers.
Entrance roadway to Butlers Farm, Hogg End Lane
Long access roads act as a deterrent to explorers.
No Access by this route The log blocks what used to be a layby when the road was straightened but now it has been deleted for safety's sake
No Access by this route
The log blocks what used to be a layby when the road was straightened but now it has been deleted for safety's sake
The composting facility This establishment with the huge piles of composting material implies that the stuff isn't getting into the commercial circuit.
The composting facility
This establishment with the huge piles of composting material implies that the stuff isn't getting into the commercial circuit.
Bridge over Beechtree Lane The design of this bridge carrying the M10 just before it merges with the M1 is typical of the period with the rustications
Bridge over Beechtree Lane
The design of this bridge carrying the M10 just before it merges with the M1 is typical of the period with the rustications
Westwick Row Farm The farm yard has a neat and tidy appearance .perhaps due to its close proximity to the lane.
Westwick Row Farm
The farm yard has a neat and tidy appearance .perhaps due to its close proximity to the lane.
Entrance to Kettlewells Farm Hogg End Lane. The locked gates prevents casual infiltration by outsiders and photographers
Entrance to Kettlewells Farm Hogg End Lane.
The locked gates prevents casual infiltration by outsiders and photographers
Bow Bridge Pumping Station This station is on the route for sewage from Redbourn down to Rickmansworth
Bow Bridge Pumping Station
This station is on the route for sewage from Redbourn down to Rickmansworth
The Ver Walk at Bow Bridge Despite being a "wellknown" walk the footpath was too overgrown to be passable with any pleasure. The pumping station is to the rear of the viewpoint.
The Ver Walk at Bow Bridge
Despite being a "wellknown" walk the footpath was too overgrown to be passable with any pleasure. The pumping station is to the rear of the viewpoint.
Private Road into Prae Wood off A 4147 The impression given is that a timber conversion plant is just beyond the turn. This is the Gorhambury Estate.
Private Road into Prae Wood off A 4147
The impression given is that a timber conversion plant is just beyond the turn. This is the Gorhambury Estate.
Breakspears House or Farm ??? The house also has farm buildings immediately adjacent so I presume it is the farmhouse
Breakspears House or Farm ???
The house also has farm buildings immediately adjacent so I presume it is the farmhouse
Bakers Farm Cottage at Bakers Farm I would imagine that these were farm cottages now converted to one.
Bakers Farm Cottage at Bakers Farm
I would imagine that these were farm cottages now converted to one.
Road leading to "Old Jeromes" There is a house called Old Jeromes wonder who he was
Road leading to "Old Jeromes"
There is a house called Old Jeromes wonder who he was
M1 Junction 8 The silver car is joining the M1 northbound at junction 8 (Hemel Hempstead). The bridge to the right takes cars over the M1 and turns into sliproads for southbound traffic joining or leaving the motorway. A public footpath crosses the northbound sliproad just in front of the silver car and heads over the bridge, enabling your intrepid photographer to take the other motorway pictures in this square.
M1 Junction 8
The silver car is joining the M1 northbound at junction 8 (Hemel Hempstead). The bridge to the right takes cars over the M1 and turns into sliproads for southbound traffic joining or leaving the motorway. A public footpath crosses the northbound sliproad just in front of the silver car and heads over the bridge, enabling your intrepid photographer to take the other motorway pictures in this square.
M1 junction 8 southbound The red car is crossing the M1 from Hemel Hempstead to join the motorway going south. The blue car on the other side has just left the motorway.
M1 junction 8 southbound
The red car is crossing the M1 from Hemel Hempstead to join the motorway going south. The blue car on the other side has just left the motorway.
M1 at junction 8 Looking north from the bridge which carries southbound traffic to and from their sliproads. The northbound sliproad can be seen joining the motorway at top left.
M1 at junction 8
Looking north from the bridge which carries southbound traffic to and from their sliproads. The northbound sliproad can be seen joining the motorway at top left.
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Old Gorhambury House is located at Grid Ref: TL1107 (Lat: 51.7565, Lng: -0.3932)

Administrative County: Hertfordshire

District: St. Albans

Police Authority: Hertfordshire

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