The History of Prested Hall
Prested Hall in Feering, Essex, has a long history that dates back to the Norman Conquest. Originally a manor listed in the Domesday Book, it has since served as a family home, a maternity hospital, and finally, a boutique wedding venue and health club.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, the land known as Peresteda—the precursor to modern Prested Hall in Feering, Essex—was under the ownership of Ranulf Peverel, one of William the Conqueror’s knights. The manor was one of 37 that Peverel was granted as a reward for his loyalty.
The Domesday entry for Peresteda records the following details:
The Domesday Book was a comprehensive survey ordered by William the Conqueror to record the land and resources of his new kingdom. The information gathered was used to assess taxes and organize defenses. The survey’s meticulous records provide one of the earliest written accounts of the history of Prested Hall.
A country house was built on the site for the Weston family. English Heritage has dated roof timbers in the current building to the 15th century.
The Weston family owned Prested Hall for approximately 240 years, from the mid-14th century until the early 17th century. During their ownership, they oversaw the construction of a country house on the property, which later passed to other notable families through marriage
Key figures and events of the Weston family’s ownership:
