Haldon House, [117], the seat of Sir Lawrence Palk, Bart. This mansion, which is composed of brick, and stuccoed, was erected about the year 1735: it consists of a centre and two wings, resembling the Queen’s house in St. James’s Park, but smaller. It stands on an elevated situation, and from its principal front commands many extensive and beautiful views. The apartments are handsomely fitted up, and contain some good pictures. The library also contains a valuable collection of books, manuscripts, and a cabinet of medals.
The grounds round the house are extensive, and embellished with plantations. On Pen Hill, a castellated building is erected to the memory of Gen. Lawrence, whose statue ornaments the entrance. The views from this castle, which is three stories high, are extremely beautiful, varied, and extensive.
Hale, —— Esq. [119]. (see [Ingsdon])
Hales Place, [11], the seat of Sir Edward Hales, Bart. The house stands on a commanding eminence, and consists of a spacious body, and two wings for offices, built of brick, in the Ionic order, with stone jams and cornices. Many improvements have been made here by the present baronet, among which, beautifying the park and grounds forms a conspicuous part, they being of considerable extent, and including much fine scenery.
Hales, Sir Edward, [11]. (see [Hales Place])
Haling Park, [53], the seat of W. P. Hammond, Esq. Charles Howard, the celebrated Lord High Admiral of Elizabeth, held it by lease of the crown, and died here in 1624. The fine grove in the park contains a great number of choice exotics and ever-greens.
Hall Place, [96], the seat of —— Dillon, Esq. The house is a neat building, pleasantly situated in a small, but elegantly diversified, park, surrounded with woody hills, interspersed with cultivated grounds.
Hall Place, [176].
Hall Place, [99].