NHER 9767 (Building record) - Mangreen Hall, Swardeston

Called Jacobean on a medieval moated site by (S1). The only remaining portion of the moat (to the northeast) marked by the Ordnance Survey has been converted to a swimming pool, but farm workers state there is another section remaining, as well as 'foundations of the Old Hall'. Present building dated to around 1700 by (S2). Red brick; west range has shaped gables north and south and two massive chimneystacks to west. East of this wing and parallel to it are two shorter wings each also with shaped gables, and chimneys again on east, but they look very new - are they later copies, or were they rebuilt after a fire mentioned locally? South of all these is a south wing with shaped gables etc which is all new (Edwardian?). House in southeast corner grounds with shaped gables, locally said to have been the coach house. Woodward drew plaster ornamentation in the stables see (3). Date of older work probably later 17th century, but a Jacobean core could remain - house was only seen from a distance.
Compare to Dog Inn (NHER 14665).
E. Rose (NAU), 16 October 1981.

See listed building description (S1) for full details of the house and its interior. It is dated around 1700 but with one section remaining from 17th century having a wooden cross window, ovolo moulded beams etc. Rear wings are of 1910 for the Churchman family, 1700 block has elaborate interiors and fireplace with Dutch tiles. The coach house mentioned is listed separately as the former stables of 1700.
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 18 November 1998.