NHER 13197 (Building record) - Stalham Hall

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Summary

Stalham Hall is of 1670, on the site of a manor belonging to Herringby Priory. The Hall was built for Robert Puckle of Norwich in 1625-75 and restored in 1935-6. It was constructed in the Artisan Mannerist style using brick. The Hall has two storeys with attics and five bays. The central porch has a sundial dated 1624, and all the windows are of a rustic Venetian style with original metalwork. The rear wall of the main block has two ovolo mullioned windows and sixteen nesting boxes. Inside, there are original doors, a set of 17th century stairs with dog gate and some 18th century panelling.

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Location

Map sheet TG32SE
Civil Parish STALHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Stalham Hall is of 1670, on the site of a manor belonging to Herringby Priory. The site of the chapel is under a cowshed.
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The listed building description Grade II* has a very detailed account of this building which should be consulted. Briefly it states house was built for Robert Puckle of Norwich 1625-75 and restored 1935-6. Artisan Mannerist style in brick. Two storeys and attics, five bays. Central two storey porch. Continuous moulded string course separates two orders of pilasters between each facade bay; pilasters are paired. Windows are rustic Venetian copybook casements all with original metalwork. Sundial dated 1624 on porch; original door; porch gable 1935. Internal gable chimneystacks. Crosswing to north forms L shape; has wooden cross windows. Rear wall main block has two ovolo mullioned windows; sixteen nesting boxes. Tall staircase tower. Crenelatted additions of 1935. Interior has spine beam in crosswing with sunk quadrant mouldings; all doors original; 17th century stairs with dog gate; some 18th century panelling; cellar with well.
E. Rose (NAU) 22 June 1994.

  • --- Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1305053.
  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. pp 673-674; Pl 64.
  • --- Publication: Willins, E.P. (ed. By Thos. Garratt). 1890. Some Old Halls and Manor Houses in the County of Norfolk.. Pl 41.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Serial: Bryant, T. H.. 1898-1915. The Churches of Norfolk. Vols 1-19. Vols 1-19..

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Feb 15 2018 12:21PM

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