NHER 68962 (Building record) - Berry Hall, Walsingham

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Summary

Berry Hall was originally constructed in 1532 by Thomas Bury. The present building comprises a south range of 16th- or 17th-century date and an adjoining 16th-century wing to the north. The latter is said to have been extended to the north in the 17th century and there are 18th-century additions. See NHER 11951 for details of a medieval moated site and associated remains within the grounds of Berry Hall.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TF93NW
Civil Parish WALSINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Berry Hall. Previously recorded under NHER 11951.

November 1951. Listed, Grade II*.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Built in 1532 by Thomas Bury. Flint with brick dressings. Pantile roofs, some black-glazed with parapeted gable ends, some stepped.
16th- or 17th-century south range; two storeys and attic…At each end a chimney stack with twin octagonal shafts. Interior: early 18th-century staircase with moulded balusters, and room with early 17th-century panelling and chimneypiece.
16th-century wing adjoining north with two-storeyed porch with stepped gables and double-chamfered brick four-centred arch doorway. Interior has heavily moulded ceiling beams. Said to have been extended in 17th-century with stepped gable at north end, also two storeys and attic. East side has 18th-century additions, two gables, one rebuilt stepped gable…"
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 29 March 2025.

A garden wall of probable 17th-century date to the north of the hall and 18th-century boundary walls to the west and south of the hall were listed Grade II in 1979. These are now recorded as NHERs 68963 and 69964 respectively.
P. Watkins (HES), 29 March 2025.

  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1039417.

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Record last edited

Mar 29 2025 4:45PM

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