Original antique engraving illustrating apethorpe hall in northamptionshire, the seat. Apethorpe hall, an idyllic british manor with an astounding 48 rooms, has hit the market for what is considered a bargain price of 2. History of apethorpe in east northamptonshire map and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For a period in its history apethorpe was a royal palace lived in regularly by james 1. Manor house and attached steps and railings is a grade ii listed building in apethorpe, northamptonshire, england. Apethorpe palace formerly known as apethorpe hall, apethorpe house or apthorp park, in apethorpe, northamptonshire, england is a grade i listed country house dating back to the 15th century and was favourite royal residence for james i. The living is a vicarage, united in 1868 to woodnewton, in the diocese of peterborough. Save your favourite travel ideas and see them on a. The story of an english country house by kathryn a.
Apethorpe was recorded in the domesday book as patorp. A history of the house and its owners, along with a full account of the restoration work. Written by architectural and archeological experts from historic england, this monograph, the first on apethorpe, is illustrated with new and historical photographs, paintings, maps, engravings, and specially commissioned interpretive drawings that reveal how the house looked at key moments in its history. Every single finding, no matter how small, deepened. This secret gem of a forgotten almost lost stately home was beloved of elizabeth i, james i and charles i and is an intriguing mix of architectural styles as it.
Apethorpe palace formerly known as apethorpe hall, apethorpe formerly known as apethorpe hall 23. Morrison, apethorpe hall and the workshop of thomas thorpe, mason of kings cliffe. Buy the building of elizabethan and jacobean england paul mellon centre for studies in british art by howard, maurice isbn. Red barons jacobean apethorpe palace marks its rebirth. Apethorpe with woodnewton is an ecclesiastical parish in the county of northamptonshire, created in 1836 from apethorpe ancient parish and woodnewton ecclesiastical parish.
It started as a manor owned by henry viii and elizabeth i, and was acquired and remodelled in 1551 by her chancellor of the exchequer, sir walter mildmay, who enter tained the queen here. Apethorpe hall restoration and opening to the public posted on september 26, 2007 by lara september 26, 2007 from the bbc. At the command of king james i, the house was refurbished with a richly decorated state apartment. Dating from the late 15th century, apethorpe hall has entertained tudor and stuart royalty, notably elizabeth i and james i. At the point of sale the name of apethorpe hall was changed to palace at the.
The service charges on some prime london apartments make them as costly to run as large country estates. Apethorpe hall is the seat of the earl of westmoreland. A tale of intrigue and adventure surrounds apethorpe hall, near oundle in northamptonshire. The house contains one of the most important jacobean interiors to remain in the country. The village is compact, uniform and centred around main street. Of this house, the great hall range, running northsouth, which divides the main court from the main service court, and the gatehouse, on the north side of the main court, survive. Apethorpe hall, apethorpe, east northamptonshire, northamptonshire reference. Among englands greatest country houses, apethorpe palace holds a particularly important place in english history because of its ownership by, and role in, entertaining tudor and stuart monarchs. French baron saves crumbling jacobean manor from ruin. The story of an english country house paul mellon centre for british art with historic england, yale university press, 2016.
Manor house and attached steps and railings, apethorpe. Apethorpe, northamptonshire genealogy heraldry and history. Elizabeth i once owned the building, which she had inherited from henry viii. The splendid apethorpe hall now apethorpe palace in northamptonshire was a desperate building at risk case in 2004, when english heritage took the site under its wing and began an extensive repair programme. Apethorpe hall it was sir guy that we believe built the great hall of apethorpe around 1480. This proved to be the last battle of the wars of the roses. Apethorpe hall, near oundle, northamptonshire, is a grade i listed country house of exceptional importance.
Apethorpe hall, apethorpe, northamptonshire vf000049. Apethorpe palace formerly known as apethorpe hall is a grade i listed building in apethorpe, northamptonshire, england. Apethorpe with woodnewton, northamptonshire family history. Very few people had heard of apethorpe in 2004 when the government used a compulsory purchase order to take the northamptonshire building into the care of the state. Two decades and several million pounds later, the house has been sold to new owners who will complete the restoration and open it to the public. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. We were determined it should be saved at all costs. It is the stuff of a historical potboiler secret royal trysts, decay and ruin, a doggedly loyal servant. As work progressed, many exciting discoveries were made underneath floorboards, behind modern wall surfaces, inside ancient roofs, or hiding in plain sight. Dating from the mid15th century, apethorpe in northamptonshire was home to a succession of leading courtiers and politicians. Apethorpe palace secret gem hiding away so glad i managed to get to see apethorpe palace on thursday 15th august.
With its own minstrels gallery, 18th century classical library and vast italianate gardens, apethorpe hall has all the trappings of a palace fit for a king. Kathryn morrison one cold, damp day in january 2006, english heritage welcomed the prince of wales and the duchess of cornwall to apethorpe hall now apethorpe palace in northamptonshire. Ten years ago there was plenty of running water at. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Apethorpe palace, so renamed in honour of the state apart ments created for the visits of james i, is like something from a fairy tale. I viewed a new series on bbc two last night called english heritage, the first part entitled a very grand design. The building of elizabethan and jacobean england paul. Apethorpe hall is the splendid seat of the earl of westmorcland, has a statue of james i. A history of apethorpe by richard parkinson 2012 tried to place the pretender lambert simnel on the throne was ended.
Apethorpe hall began as a substantial late15thcentury manor house, built by sir guy wolston, constable of fotheringhay castle, sheriff and mp for northamptonshire. In the late 15th century apethorpe was acquired by sir guy wolston, an officer in the household of edward iv, who began the construction of the present apethorpe hall. The living is a vicarage, united to woodnewton, in the diocese of peterborough. Late c15 for sir guy wolston, mid c16 for sir walter mildmay, south and east ranges rebuilt as state apartments c. It was about the future of the largely, though not entirely, restored apethorpe hall, a very large, rambling, historic jacobean pile in northamptonshire.
This beautiful publication narrates the romantic biography of an architecturally significant country residence and its rescue from decline. Apethorpe palace formerly known as apethorpe hall, apethorpe house or apthorp park, in. His reign consisted of feuds with his barons, a failed invasion of scotland in. The apethorpe hall research programme, research news, newsletter of the english heritage research department, 5 winter 200607, 1922. Only the main character in this tale is a stately mansion, apethorpe hall. The main house is built around three courtyards lying on an eastwest axis and is approximately 80,000 square feet in area. Work to rescue the dilapidated grade i listed apethorpe hall has been carried out by english heritage after it was labelled an irreplaceable treasure. A vast wisteria grew in and out of a deserted bedroom.
For a period, apethorpe was a royal palace lived in regularly by james i. A 15th century hall once owned by henry viii has opened its doors. Sir anthony mildmays soninlaw sir francis fane, who took over the estate in 1624 and was created 1st earl of westmorland in 1624, remodelled the great chamber, withdrawing chamber and kings chamber and the dukes chamber with interconnecting closets. Edward ii, who ruled from 727, is one of englands less fondly remembered kings. Apethorpe hall aerial view dates from the century the term jacobean apethorpe hall i have walked on the roof here, after the urgent works were carried out.
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