WELCOME TO THIS ANCIENT MANOR
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An Historic Shropshire Manor
Offering Unique Stays, Events & Cultural & Heritage Experiences.
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The Shakespearian hero ‘Old’ Sir Rowland Hill built Soulton Hall as a Renaissance cipher to resist the spiraling persecution and social breakdown of the mid-Tudor era, to usher in the glorious culture of Elizabethan England.
This coded manor house served as the secret operational base for the ultimate Tudor ‘Rebel Alliance’, where an architectural testament was left to Erkenwald, a lost medieval patron, cleverly enshrining the memory of the early consensus against the turmoil of the Reformation.
‘Old’ Sir Rowland, Shakespearian hero.
Can you solve the puzzles built into the bricks and stones of this Tudor house?
Designed in a perilous era, the house secretly features hidden Renaissance codes, a priests’ hide and a concealed chapel.
Discover also its famous ancient dance of harmony, which closes Shakespeare’s As You Like It symbolizing reconciliation and renewal – a peace that ultimately prevailed.
The famous Soulton Dancing Pavement
Welcome to our website where you can explore our history, both ancient and new, view and book to join us at Upcoming Events, or book Your Stay, and plan Your Heritage Visit.
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We know that the beguiling and fascinating layers of our heritage often spark curiosity. To help you explore, we’ve created a wealth of informative blog posts covering our history, culture, and civics. Have a question about our past? You might just uncover the answer. Search our heritage insights.
A Rich Past
“This strange eventful history…”
At Soulton Hall, you’ll find a history that’s both full and intricate, reflecting many chapters of England’s story. From ancient events to significant turning points, its past is a profound journey waiting to be explored. Here are just a few of its moments:
- Witnessed Saxon nobility slain by King Cnut.
- Home to a lost medieval castle.
- A rural haven where the seeds of the Elizabethan Golden Age were sown.
- A sanctuary for treasured texts, including those bound for the Mayflower.
- Boasted an important library, evacuated during the English Civil War.
- The site of a dramatic witch trial, ultimately thrown out.
- A key role in the industrial and agricultural revolutions.
- Preserved an ancient courtly dance
- An enduring inspiration for William Shakespeare…
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“Soulton is a rich and fascinating bridge between sixteenth-century worlds. Not Just from the late modern, but also between the traditions of Britain and an international Renaissance, showing local distinctiveness even as it connects outwards.
I don’t think any house has quite as many surprises per square foot as Soulton”
– James D. Wenn
Country House Expert, Byrga Geniht
Our History
The Birthplace of ‘As You Like It’, Shakespeare’s Wedding Play
“Well, this is the Forest of Arden.”
– As You Like It, William Shakespeare
Weddings at Soulton
“I will content you, if what pleases you contents you, and you shall be married to-morrow.”
Soulton Hall offers a captivating setting for weddings with its historic ceremony rooms that have seen centuries of elite history
On the skirts of the real Forest of Arden, celebrate your love at Soulton. Embrace the timeless romance of Rosalind and Orlando in a setting that whispers of “As You Like It”.
Weddings
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Discover the enduring Tudor legacy, the literary links, and the quiet magic that shapes this remarkable manor.
Our blog unlocks the compelling story of Soulton’s past and present, offering an ever-growing chronicle of this historic place, and you can get our newest stories and insights delivered right to you by subscribing to our email list.
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