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Beech Hill Park

Beech Hill Park is a grade II listed building off Beech Hill in Hadley Wood, that is today used as the club house of Hadley Wood Golf Course.

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History

The house was built in 1781 for Francis Russell (1740–1795), secretary to the Duchy of Lancaster when Enfield Chase was broken up, and was originally known as Russell Mansion. It was acquired by William Franks in 1790. Later it was in the ownership of Charles Jack when it was known as Beech Hill Park. The golf club opened in 1922 with a course designed by Alister MacKenzie.

The parts of the house now in white were later additions to the house.

It is a grade II listed building. The stable range nearby is also listed.

Occupants

  • 1781–1790: Francis Russell
  • 1790–1797: William Franks and his wife Jane
  • 1797– at least 1802: Jane or Mary Franks
  • 1805–1835: Archibald Paris (owner from 1800)
  • 1835–1838: Sir Edward Barnes
  • 1838–1847: Lady Barnes (widow of Sir Edward)
  • 1847–1854: George Barnes (brother of Sir Edward)
  • 1854–1896: Charles Jack

    • References

    Beech Hill Park Wikipedia
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