NHER 13246 (Building record) - The Rookery

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The Rookery is a large timber-framed house, the west crosswing of which may be older than the remainder, which appears to be 17th century in origin. The west wing was added in the late 17th century, and there are 18th century and late alterations to the whole house. The associated timber-framed barn dates to the 17th century (NHER 68889).

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Map sheet TG20SW
Civil Parish SWAINSTHORPE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Large timber framed house, roughly H-shaped. West crosswing may be older than remainder which appears to be early 17th century. West wing added late 17th century. 18th century and later alterations.
Carved 'pew end' in house.
See report in file.
Press cutting (S1) in secondary file.
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 17 September 1997.

The 17th-century barn to the north-west of the Rookery was listed Grade II in September 1988. This is now recorded separately as NHER 68889.
P. Watkins (HES), 23 January 2025.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 686.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1995. The Rookery is a Tudor home of character. 21 July.
  • <S2> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1050443.

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Record last edited

Jan 23 2025 8:47AM

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