NHER 2368 (Building record) - Raynham Hall
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Summary
This was an exceptionally important mansion in the post medieval period. It was under construction from 1622-1637 and was finished in the year that its patron Sir Roger Townshend died. It was constructed in a variety of styles including Classical, Mannerist and Palladian. The interior was remodelled in 1731 to a suitably grand standard and again using a variety of architectural styles. The house has game larders, drying yard and a brick-built 19th century watertower out the back.
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TF82NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RAYNHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Exceptionally important mansion. Under construction 1622-1637.
Interior remodelled 1731.
See details in file.
E. Rose October 1990.
See bibliography and (S1).
R. J. Rickett (NAU) 23 July 1990.
Associated Sources (23)
- --- SNF49161 Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1993. TF 8825ABF - ABH, ABJ; TF 8725ABX.
- --- SNF49317 Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1994. TF 8825ABK - ACA.
- --- SNF48903 Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1995. TF 8825ACE - ACF.
- --- SNF49003 Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1995. TF8825/ACB - ACD, AK; TF8725/ACB - ACC.
- --- SNF48811 Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1996. TF8725/ACE - ACF.
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- --- SNF97838 Collection: Norfolk Historic Environment Record Staff. 1975-[2000]. HER Record Notes. Norfolk Historic Environment Service.
- --- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. pp 600-609; Pl 80, Pl 81, Pl 89.
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- --- SNF5742 Publication: December 198. Period Home.
- --- SNF89829 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Post-Medieval. Raynham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF94190 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Records / Pastscape.
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Record last edited
Mar 16 2021 9:43AM