Chilton Hall

Chilton Hall is a late 15th century red brick house located in Chilton, approached by a drive from Waldingfield Road. It was the former residence of the Crane family. Only one wing of the original structure remains, which replaced a significant medieval house. The property is surrounded by a deep moat, primarily featuring brick revetments, and is accessed by a wooden bridge on the east side and a brick bridge with three arches on the south side. The main part of the house was largely destroyed by fire around 1800. The surviving wing has two storeys, attics, and cellars, with a roof supported by old timbers. The south gable features a moulded brick parapet, and there is an octagonal buttress at the south-west corner. A large embattled staircase turret is located at the south-east corner. Most windows are modern casements with leaded lights, but the west front retains one and two-light double-hung sash windows with glazing bars. The house has substantial walls and was once an important stronghold.