Wulfhall Not Wolf Hall
20th January 2026 by | Uncategorized
Historically, the house was Wulfhall Cottage (sometimes Wulhall, Wolhall, or Wulf Hall) — a medieval spelling that survived into the Tudor period. The neat modernised “Wolf Hall” spelling only really became widespread because of Hilary Mantel’s novels and their adaptations.
- Correct historical name: Wulfhall (Seymour family seat, near Savernake, Wiltshire).
- Common mistake: Wolf Hall — a later literary convention, not a Tudor one.
- Fact: The house was remodelled for Henry VIII’s 1535 visit, later abandoned, demolished, and its materials reused at Tottenham House.
- Modern rediscovery: Archaeological digs from 2018 confirmed its footprint.