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Myddleton House in Hoddesdon

Myddleton House in Hoddesdon

Created 21 June, 2008

Myddleton HouseStanding but a stone's throw west of the Clock Tower, Myddelton House was built about 1600, and after some years as a private residence - probably around 1720 - became an inn known as the Queen's Head. In 1852 it again became a private house, becoming later in the century the residence of Mr Charles Christie, one of the sons of Charles Peter Christie whose family owned Hoddesdon Brewery from 1842 until 1928.

After Mr Christie left, it became the residence and surgery of Dr Love, and following his death in the early part of this century it became the home and surgery of Dr Leonard West until he moved, first to Station Road, Broxbourne, and then to 'Rathmore House' in the High Street.
It has many times been claimed that Sir Hugh Myddelton lived in this house during the time he was constructing the New River, but much research has failed to confirm this belief; it is probable however that Sir Hugh's son William did live there, as his will, dated 1651, is headed as being signed and witnessed in 'Hodsden'.
With regard to the spelling of the name, it should be as it is written here, and this is proved by a copy of Sir Hugh's signature on a document which the writer was allowed to trace; letters from his descendants also show that they still use this spelling.

Myddleton House - No. 113, 115 and 117 High Street is a Grade II listed building.

Last updated: 19 July, 2008