NHER 5472 (Monument record) - Hockwold Hall
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Summary
A 17th century brick house with substantial later alterations. The north front of the house has a two storey porch tower and early 19th century Gothick windows. The south front has a crenellated octagonal turret and a wall sundial. The nearby stables, walled garden and summerhouse date to the 18th century. Fragments of medieval limestone have been reused in outbuildings. The house is now a hotel.
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TL78NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOCKWOLD CUM WILTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Hotel.
Hall of about 1600 much rebuilt in 18th century and about1900.
Medieval stone fragments in outbuildings.
See (S1) and (S2) in file.
E. Rose (NAU) 17 February 1983.
22 July 1993. NLA air photography.
House visible.
M. Brennand (NLA), 12 February 2001.
Associated Sources (10)
- --- SNF49145 Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1993. TL 7287ACU.
- --- SNF13084 Aerial Photograph: TG7287 ACH.
- --- SNF49212 Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
- --- SNF4943 Map: Bryant. 1826. Bryant's Map of Norfolk.
- --- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 410.
- --- SNF61902 Newspaper Article: Lynn News. 2000. Hockwold Hall, one of the finest properties in SW Norfolk - yours for a cool £1.8m. 28 July.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF54185 Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 1983. Building Report.
- <S2> SNF9112 Photograph: CCY 9-11.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (8)
- GARDEN HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- GARDEN WALL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- GREAT HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- STABLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- SUNDIAL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- WALLED GARDEN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- HOTEL (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1901 AD to 2100 AD)
Object Types (1)
- ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jul 2 2025 7:46AM