Loughton
Essex
England
Circa Date: 1878
Status: Fully Extant
House Open to Public: No
Country House: Yes
Earlier Houses: An earlier house on the site was replaced by current late 19th century Queen Anne style house.
Built / Designed For: The Rev. J.W. Maitland
House & Family History: Loughton was owned by Mary Tudor two months before she became Queen Mary of England in 1553. The House came into the ownership of the Wroth family in 1578, who remained seated here until 1738. Sir Robert Wroth and his wife, Lady Mary Wroth, entertained many of the great literary figures of the day, including Ben Jonson, at Loughton. The House has also hosted many royal visits, including Queen Elizabeth in 1561 and 1578, and King James I in 1605. All of this occurred at the earlier house, which was replaced in 1878 by the current house, erected by J.W. Maitland.
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: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Mary Tudor, later Queen Mary I, 16th century. Wroth family, 1578-1738. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: The Rev. J.W. Maitland, late 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: Corporation
Primary Current Ownership Use: Hospital / Care Home / Recovery Center
Ownership Details: Today Loughton Hall Care Home, part of the Veecare network.
House Open to Public: No
Phone: 02085-020-772
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.veecare.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: No