The Tudor gatehouse at Ingatestone Hall
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The Tudor gatehouse at Ingatestone Hall
Image: © Marathon Taken: 9 Oct 2025
Ingatestone Hall lies half a mile south of Ingatestone station in open countryside. The house was built in the 16th century by Sir William Petre and has an impressive long gallery and fine Tudor panelling. The Petres were a Catholic family at a time when it was not safe to be Catholic and there are two "hides" in the house. Queen Elizabeth I stayed here in 1561. The gatehouse possibly predates the Hall itself. Through the arch is the Outer Court which was originally completely surrounded by buildings but those on the southern side were demolished in the 18th century. For more information about Ingatestone Hall see http://www.ingatestonehall.com/
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