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Places to Visit in Ledbury, Herefordshire

Hellens, Ledbury

Hellens

Much Marcle
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 2LY
Tel: +44(0)1531 660504
Fax: +44(0)1531 660 501
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PLACES TO VISIT IN LEDBURY, HEREFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND
HISTORIC HOUSES, CASTLE AND GARDENS IN HEREFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND

In 1096 the Manor was granted to the de Balun family, who were to witness the signing of the Magna Carta.

Thereafter by marriage deed or gift, it passed eventually to the Mortimers, and by 1301 to the Lords Audley, created Earls of Gloucester in 1337.

A nephew, James - companion to the Black Prince - rented the Manor for a pair of silver spurs. He then leased it to Walter Helyon, who gave his name to the house: his descendants have lived here almost without interruption ever since.

Hellens is a living monument to much of England's history. It contains a wealth of period furnishings, paintings and decorations. There are heirlooms of Ann Boleyn, Mary Tudor, the Earl of Essex ( Elizabeth 1's favourite), Charles 1, the Duke of Wharton and of the house's inhabitants over the centuries.

The gardens are being redeveloped along Tudor and Jacobean lines, reflecting the house's history. They incorporate a rare 17th century octagonal dovecote, a walled knot garden, a yew labyrinth, and a short woodland and pond walk. There are also the Derby Coach and family carriages to be seen, as well as the Old Cider Mill house.







Hellens, Ledbury

Additional Services
• Historic House
• Gardens
• Tea Room
• Car Park
• Private Group Tours
• School Tours Available

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