NHER 41790 (Building record) - The Old College, formerly Burlingham School of Horticulture
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Summary
A horticultural station founded in 1922 by the Norfolk County Council smallholdings subcommittee with donations of fruit bushes from landowners. The station pioneered apple and blackcurrant varieties in the 1930s and became the Norfolk School of Horticulture in 1966. the school closed in 1997 when it merged with Easton College.
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Location
| Map sheet | TG31SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LINGWOOD AND BURLINGHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Pioneer Horticultural station. Founded 1922 by NCC smallholdings subcommittee with donations of fruit bushes from landowners. Recognised by MAFF in 1925. Pioneered apple and blackcurrant varieties in 1930s. Became Norfolk School of Horticulture in 1966. Closed 1997 when merged with Easton College.
Most buildings remain on site in private ownership.
(S1) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 14 June 2005.
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Record last edited
Oct 21 2025 11:40AM