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Pictures of Harrington Halla Historic Building in the town of Harrington, in the county of Lincolnshire
About Harrington Hall
The Hall originally belonged to the Coppeldykes, who replaced the 14th century house with another early in the 16th century, only the Elizabethan porch survives from this house. The main part of the house as we see it today, is a rebuild by Vincent Amcott, who purchased the house in 1673, he altered most of it save for the porch tower with its interesting pilasters dating from about 1660. He was also responsible for much of the panelling dating from that period. Surprisingly, despite its great length, the house is only one room thick and mostly only the ground floor rooms are available for visitors. Later, in the 1720's further alterations took place, fine Doric panelling was installed, and the lovely oak staircase with its carving of hops and wheat-ears dates from this time. Because of dry-rot the staircase had to be rebuilt in 1951, but luckily the carving remained unharmed. Nearly all of the rooms are panelled, with the drawing-room containing panelling from before 1700, making it the oldest in the house. There is excellent furniture to be seen throughout, but the finest pieces are believed to be those in the drawing-room. Harrington Hall lies in lovely grounds, the delightful semi-walled garden is known to be the Maud's garden in Tennyson's poem "Come into the Garden Maud". The famous poet lived nearby, it is often said that he was in love with Rose Baring of Harrington Hall. The hall was once the home of Sir John Maitland, MP for Hornchurch from 1945-1964. Following a fire of 1991, the house was again restored by its current owner, Mr. David Price. The garden is open to visitors on special days throughout the year. When visiting take a look at St.Mary's Church, this possesses a tomb with a figure of a knight thought to date from around 1300, which is said to be Sir John Harrington. Also in the church are brass figures of the Coppeldyke family. Please see below for other recommended attractions and towns to visit near Harrington Hall. Planning a visit? Please help support this website by booking your hotels near Harrington Hall and uploading your pictures. Please leave a review of this attraction. Distances and directions shown below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner Recommended attractions near Harrington Hall
All attractions in Lincolnshire Complete A to Z of attractions in England Recommended towns near Harrington HallStainsby, in the county of Lincolnshire (2.2 miles, 3.6 km, direction W) Calceby, in the county of Lincolnshire (2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NE) Fulletby, in the county of Lincolnshire (4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction W) Claythorpe, in the county of Lincolnshire (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE) Alford, a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE) Revesby, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction SW) Mareham le Fen, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SW) Louth, in the county of Lincolnshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction N) Carrington, in the county of Lincolnshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction S) Horsington, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction W) Complete A to Z of towns in England Nearby travel help
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