NHER 4764 (Building record) - Coltishall Hall, Coltishall

1797. Documentary Evidence.
(S1) marks the Hall on approximately same site, surrounded by a large park.
See map (S1).
E. Rose (NAU)

July 1975. Field Observation.
Large building in 17th century style with projecting central bay, recessed wings and scroll pediments.
(S3) says it was probably built about 1700 but central pediment bears the date 1871.
If this date refers to whole building it is a very good imitation.
See record card (S2). Also see published summaries (S3) / (S4) for further details.
Visited E. Rose (NAU) 26 July 1975.

May 1983. Field Observation.
Central projecting section to south facade is of 7 bays and 2 storeys with dormers; rusticated quoins; façade plastered. Central of these bays again projects with central doorway hidden by modern porch.
String courses between floors and below dormers; latter have scrolled pediments, central highest and dated 1871.
Each side of seven bay section are 2 bays with blank arches and windows above; rusticated quoins again.
Slate roof with 2 stacks symmetrically placed.
Building recommended for listing by C. Jeffreys (NCC) as 'of 1871' but it seems clear that (S2) is correct and that the hall is of about 1700.
The 1871 date may refer to reroofing, and possible plastering of brick facade and alteration of pediments.
See record card (S2). Also see published summaries (S3) / (S4) for further details.
E. Rose (NAU)

May 1984. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Former manor house. Early C18, greatly enlarged in late C19. Original house sited centrally to later wings, forming 'U' shaped plan of 2 storeys and attics. C18 facade of 7 windows, with plinth, rusticated quoins and platband."
Information from (S5).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S5) for the current listing details.
P. Beers (HES), 08 September 2020.

November 2002. Field Observation.
Building examined in detail.
About 1700, extended and given fine interiors in about 1830, stairs, ceiling etc survive, and a remarkable room with a tented ceiling, similar to the Music Room in the Assembly Rooms in Norwich.
Façade altered 1871, later extensions.
See report (S6) for further details.
E. Rose (NLA), 19 November 2002.

Record notes (S7), illustration (S8), 1977, and 2003 newspaper articles (S9), and (S10) are also held in HER archives.