Blake Hall

This Conservation Area encompasses the Registered Historic Park and Gardens of Blake Hall and the historic hamlet of Bobbingworth. Blake Hall is sited on a slightly raised spur of ground stretching down from Bobbingworth to the north-west. The ground falls gently away from the north-east round to the south-west. The setting of the Hall is characterised by its open parkland landscape, particularly to the east and west of the house. Woodland lines both sides of the southern approach drive, and there are other areas of substantial woodland to the north and along the eastern boundary of the Park.

Blake Hall c1906

Blake Hall c1906

Blake Hall has been the home of the Capel-Cure family since 1789 and the gardens are regularly open to the public. The house, which incorporates a 17th century or older fabric, was largely rebuilt in the 18th century and further remodelled in 1822 by George Basevi. It was extended c.1840 by the addition of a southwing which was gutted in World War II for use by the RAF as the Sector Operations Room. The house is Grade II* listed and there are several listed outbuildings and structures including :- a granary (18th century); a pair of garden cottages (17th century); two 17th century barns; a garden wall and "ha-ha" (18th century); entrance gates and lodge cottage (19th century); and an ice house (18th century). Other listed buildings in the area include: St. Germain's Church (13th century core); Bovinger Hall farmhouse (17th century or earlier); and The Rectory (c.1839 by Rev.W.M.Oliver).

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