NHER 13248 (Monument record) - Site of Hovell's Manor (Swannington, poorly located)

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Summary

It is recorded that a building referred to as 'Hovell's Manor' existed in the parish of Swannington until it was pulled down in 1850. However there is no indication of this on maps of 1842, and no evidence of this building has been recorded.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	Not recorded
Civil Parish	SWANNINGTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

No mapped location recorded.

Full Description

Hovell's Manor, pulled down 1850.

In a coffer were found the coat of arms of the Hoo family, given to NCM.
Information from NCM Bolingbroke Collection.

This reference comes from Bryant (S1), but there is no trace of this building on the 1842 tithe map, nor of any other large building now gone. Blomefield mentions a Hovell as having a warren here during the time of Edward II.

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
<S1> SNF4928 Serial: Bryant, T. H.. 1898-1915. The Churches of Norfolk. Vols 1-19. Vols 1-19..

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

MANOR (Medieval to 19th Century - 1066 AD? to 1850 AD?)

Object Types (1)

HERALDIC DEVICE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

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Swannington (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

May 28 2020 10:23PM