Sir Thomas Seckford, a prominent lawyer and court official to Queen Elizabeth I, built Seckford Hall around 1530. His imposing spirit is said to remain, watching over the magnificent Tudor mansion. He is often described as a tall man in dark Tudor attire, sometimes seen walking the corridors, standing by windows, or surveying the Great Hall. A portrait of him in the Hall has famously been reported to change expression. Guests in the Seckford Room have awoken to see a stern-faced gentleman at the foot of their bed. His presence is generally considered benign but authoritative, fitting for the lord of the manor. Some tales suggest his ghost reacts to changes in the Hall, showing displeasure by slamming doors or knocking tools off scaffolds during renovations.