NHER 14006 (Building record) - Old Manor Farm

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Summary

Old Manor Farmhouse is a slightly L-shaped building. It is possible that the north gable dates to around 1600, and the west wing to slightly later, but the difference in brickwork may be due to the later alterations.

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Location

Map sheet TG22NE
Civil Parish SWANTON ABBOTT, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Slightly L-shaped building; at east end of north front is a gable end facing north, bearing a straight gable over a large false window. Below, two pairs of pedimented windows, one on each floor. Across join with west wing is porch tower with shaped gable and two moulded string courses. Other north windows have been altered, but string course continues. Dentilled cornice. West gable shaped. Original chimney. Possibly north gable is around 1600 and west wing slightly later, but perhaps difference in brickwork is due to the later alterations, and whole is first half of 17th century. Large thatched barn (gable now replaced by corrugated iron), brick, and other outbuildings contemporary.
Estate agent's details in file.
Visited by E. Rose (NAU), 21 September 1978.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 687.
  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1990. [Sale advertisements for Old manor Farmhouse, Swanton Abbott].
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.

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Record last edited

Feb 11 2026 2:41PM

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