Bath Place was a prominent London residence [1][ failed verification] that had belonged to the Bishops of Bath and was near the King's residence. [2][ failed verification]
On 27 June 1539, [3][ failed verification] it was 'assured in Parliament to William Fitzwilliam, Earl of Southampton, who was living there in April of that year. After that, it was known for a time as Hampton Place.' [4][ failed verification] It was owned by William Fitzwilliam, Earl of Southampton until his death in 1543. [5][ full citation needed]