Pashley Manor
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- Originally built in 1292 as a moated manor by the de Passele family, it was eventually sold to the Bullen family from Norfolk in 1453. The Bullens, later Boleyns, held the manor until Queen Anne Boleyn’s downfall in 1536 possibly using it as a hunting lodge. It is said that Anne Boleyn stayed here as a child, this I think may be likely considering its proximity to Hever Castle, the Boleyn family home.
- I think this is still worthy of mention as it has a strong connection to the Boleyns.
- The gardens are opened to the public but unfortunately the home is not.
- Click here for a more detailed account of the The Boleyns and Pashley Manor.
- For more information visit:
- Pashley Manor
- Sources:
- Pashley Manor and Gardens
- Village net Essex
I am a Masters student, currently preparing for a dissertation on John Nash. I understand Pashley Manor was extended in 1720 (Georgian is my favourite period of architecture). Do you have any idea who the architect was?
Kind regards,
Duncan
No, I am sorry, I have not come across this information. Have you tried contacting the Historic Houses Association? Or searching the National Archives or British History Online? Maybe even emailing someone at Pashley Manor Gardens and they might be able to point you in the right direction. Good luck!
I love looking at these lists of Tudor homes and palaces. It always saddens me when I hear the place is privately owned and not open to the public, though. Of course that is the right of the owners but it’s still disappointing that only a few have tangible access to the history.