House & Family History: Old Thorndon Hall was located approximately one mile to the south in Ruin Wood, next to Old Hall Pond. The House was severeley damaged by fire in the early 18th century, which led to its demolition and replacement by the 18th century Palladian style Thorndon Hall.
House Replaced By: Thorndon Hall
Architect: Giacomo Leoni
Date: 1733-42House Listed: Demolished
Park Listed: Grade II
Past Seat / Home of: Lewis John, 15th century. Petre family, ?-1770s.
Current Ownership Type: Government
Primary Current Ownership Use: Public Park
Ownership Details: Large parts of the former Park are owned by Essex County Council and operated as the public Thorndon Country Park.
House Open to Public: House Demolished - Grounds Open to Public
Historic Houses Member: No