Belchamp Hall

Belchamp Walter, near Braintree

Essex

England

Historic County: Suffolk

Circa Date: 1720 w/late 18th & 19th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: John Raymond purchased Belchamp in 1611; it has remained the seat of the Raymond family ever since.
Chapel & Church: The medieval church contains 15th century wall paintings.
Architect: Robert Taylor

Date of Birth: 1714
Date of Death: 1788
Nationality: British
Notes: Taylor was architect to the Bank of England from 1765 until 1788.

Designed: house

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Country Life: CXXVI, 1206, 1258, 1959.
House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Grade II
"Lovejoy" (1986–94 - TV series, as Felsham Hall, Lady Jane's house). "Downton Abbey: A New Era" (2022 - as the location of Tom Brаnson аnd Lucy Smith’s wedding).
Current Seat / Home of: C.F.V. Raymond; Raymond family here since 1611.

Past Seat / Home of: John Raymond, 17th century.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

Ownership Details: The House is available for weddings and corporate events.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01787-882-216

Fax: 01787-238-166

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.belchamphall.com

Historic Houses Member: No

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