Horsenden
Horsenden | |
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Buckinghamshire | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Horsenden is a
Name
The name Horsenden is from the
in the Fifth century. The association of the area to Horsa is unknown.History
After the
.During the 18th and 19th century there were a number of owners and the House slipped into neglect. In 1810, the House was restored and rebuilt and sometime later renamed Horsenden Manor.
At the height of The Blitz during the Second World War, the insurance company Norwich Union moved their offices from Piccadilly, Fleet Street and St James' into the Manor but after the war they moved back to their London offices.[2]
Jamiroquai vocalist Jay Kay has owned Horsenden Manor since 1995 and has a recording studio, granary and garages for his top-end car collection.
The parish church is dedicated to St Michael and All Angels. The church has sat on the same site since 1210, however part of the building is 15th century at its eldest. In 1765, the nave and west tower were demolished and the current tower was built, it still contains its original bell dated 1582 and in the late 19th century the chancel was extended 8 feet to the east.
The hamlet has its own tennis club, and on the same site can be found Princes Risborough's football and cricket teams.
On 1 April 1934 the parish was abolished to form "Longwick cum Ilmer" and Bledlow cum Saunderton, part also went to Princes Risborough.[3]
References
- A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ Payne, Mike and Angela (2009). "The Voices of Princes Risborough", In Times of War pg.17
- ^ "Relationships and changes Horsenden AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
External links
- Media related to Horsenden at Wikimedia Commons
- Horsenden Church