Benthall Hall facts for kids
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Benthall Hall
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| General information | |
| Location | Benthall |
| Town or city | Shropshire |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 52°37′14″N 2°30′24″W / 52.6206°N 2.5067°W |
| Completed | c.1580 |
Benthall Hall is a cool old house in Benthall, England. It was built way back in the 1500s! This amazing place is full of history. It has beautiful old wooden rooms and a fancy staircase. Even today, the Benthall family lives there. But it's also owned by the National Trust. This means you can visit it almost every day of the week from February to October. It's close to the famous Ironbridge Gorge.
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Exploring Benthall Hall
Benthall Hall is a historic English country house. It was built around the year 1580. It might have been built on the spot of an even older house from the 1100s. That earlier house was part of a medieval manor. A manor was like a large estate with a main house and land.
A Glimpse into History
During the English Civil War (a big conflict in England), Benthall Hall was used by soldiers. It was a place where several small battles happened. Imagine what it must have been like to live there during that time!
The Beautiful Gardens
The gardens at Benthall Hall are very special. Two people helped make them what they are today.
- George Maw (1832–1912) started working on the garden around 1865. He made pottery and loved crocus flowers.
- Later, Robert Bateman (1842–1922) added more to the garden. He was a famous painter and sculptor. He created the cool rockeries and terraces you can see there now. His dad was also a famous gardener!
Nearby Sights
Close to the Hall, you can find the St. Bartholomew church. It was built between 1667 and 1668. The Shropshire Way is a long walking path that goes through the woods near the Hall. It's a great place for a hike!
Benthall Hall on Screen
Did you know Benthall Hall has been in a movie? The outside of the Hall was used in the film Enola Holmes. It was shown as the Holmes family's estate in the movie. How cool is that!
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Shropshire
- Listed buildings in Barrow, Shropshire
