Amberden Hall (EHER 35781)

Mid 16th century red brick house with 18th to 19th century block on north front.

NRHE data transfer: Amberden Hall (NR). <1> <2> Amberden Hall built about 1560 with 18th and 19th century additions is still in good condition. There are two moats. One, partly dry and with its north arm obliterated, lies to the north-east, the other lies to the south and also has one arm obliterated. The remains of a probable chapel stand close by the Hall and consists of a small brick outbuilding built about 1560 but much altered. <3> <4> Amberden Hall had a church or chapel of its own. The manor originally belonged to the Abbey of Ely. <5> 1975. Field survey. Amberden Hall (name verified) is as described above. It is in process of modernisation and is not outstanding. The supposed chapel, detached from the house, is built of Tudor brick contemporary with the first phase of the house, and has been converted into a two-storey cottage with dormer windows. There are no architectural details inside or out to distinguish it as a chapel. Re-surveyed at 1:2500. <6> Amberden Hall (formerly listed as Amberden Hall, Widdington). The remains of a mid 16th century red brick house with an 18th to 19th century block on the north front. (RCHM 7) Grade II. <7>