Earlier Houses: The current house very likely stands on the site of a Saxon building.
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Sir Peter de Southchurch, 12th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Thomas Dowsett, 19th century.
Current Ownership Type: Government
Primary Current Ownership Use: Museum
Ownership Details: Today Southchurch Hall, part of Southend Museums.
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01702-467-671
Email: museums@southend.gov.uk
Website: http://www.southendmuseums.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: No