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Old Gorhambury House, Hertfordshire

Old Gorhambury House is a ruined Elizabethan mansion near St Albans, Hertfordshire. It is a leading and early example of the Elizabethan prodigy house. Built in 1563–68 by Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper, it was visited a number of times by Queen Elizabeth. It is within the council area of St Albans (Hertfordshire).
Historic England Grade I Listed 1175197.

Primary Name(s): Old Gorhambury House
Place Type: Tudor House
Historic County: Hertfordshire
Lat, Long: 51.756495,-0.39321176
Grid Reference: TL 1100 0764
Civil Parish: St Michael CP
Council Area: St Albans CA (Hertfordshire CA)
Police Area: Hertfordshire PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN302098

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Old_Gorhambury_House,_Hertfordshire_302098