The House from a 1797 engraving from "The History of London and its Environs"
Built / Designed For: James Hatch
House & Family History: Jesse Gibson rebuilt Claybury in 1790. The House was sold to Essex County Council in 1881 and was used as a mental hospital until the House was converted into flats in 2000-03.
Title: Burke's & Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume III: East Anglia
Author: Kenworthy-Browne, John; Reid, Peter; Sayer, Michael; Watkin, David
Year Published: 1981
Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
ISBN: 0850110351
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: James Hatch, 18th century.
Current Ownership Type: Flat Owners Company / Condo Association
Primary Current Ownership Use: Flats / Multi Family
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No