NHER 6119 (Building record) - Riddlesworth Hall

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Summary

A hall of about 1900 in vaguely Classical style, now used as a school. The first building on the site burnt down in 1589 and was rebuilt as a manor house. This was demolished in 1789, being rebuilt in the Italianate style, only to be burnt down again in 1899.

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Location

Map sheet TL98SE
Civil Parish RIDDLESWORTH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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First building on site burnt down 1589; rebuilt as manor house 1600; after alterations, demolished in 1780; rebuilt in Italianate style and burnt down 1899 according to (S1).
Present hall is of 1900 by H. J. Green according to (S2), and is in vaguely Classical style. It in fact looks older than it is, the style being more that of the mid 19th century. Now used as school.
E. Rose (NAU), 29 November 1979.

Press cutting in file.

In a storm in November 1703 a stack of chimneys fell down and killed in her bed Eleanor Drury, nee Harsnet of Great Fransham.
E. Rose (NLA), 21 December 2002.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 612.
  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1997. School project inspired author. 3 February.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Monograph: Bryant, T. H. 1901. Hundred of Guiltcross. The Churches of Norfolk. Vol VIII. pp 35-39.
  • <S2> Monograph: Pevsner, N. 1962. North-West and South Norfolk. The Buildings of England. 1st Edition. p 292.

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Record last edited

Jun 21 2018 10:19AM

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