NHER 3593 (Monument record) - Well Hall

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Summary

Well Hall was built around 1700 on the site of a Benedictine cell of St Stephen of Caen founded in 1081 and dissolved in 1415. Nearby earthworks were recorded in the 18th century as a 'fortification' and a 'barrow'. These may be a Roman road, a continuation of the Roman settlement (NHER 3592), linked to the Benedictine cell, or part of the deserted medieval village of Wella (NHER 11830) mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II) 1342399: WELL HALL CIRCA 1.2 KILOMETRES NORTH NORTH WEST OF CHURCH OF ST NICHOLAS

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Map sheet	TF72SW
Civil Parish	GAYTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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1982. Visit. Well Hall.
Hall of about 1700 on site of Benedictine cell 1081 to 1415. Earthworks recorded in 18th century as 'fortification' and 'barrow'.
See notes in file.
E. Rose, 29 August 1990.

8 January 2004. Visit.
A number of undulations were noted immediately north of the barns. These may only be dumped dredgings but could well be ploughed over earthworks now under grass. Archaeologists have suggested the earthworks may be a Roman road, a continuation of the Roman settlement (NHER 3592), linked to the Benedictine cell, or part of the deserted medieval village of Wella mentioned in the Domesday Book.
See (S1) and (S2).
E. Rose (NLA), 12 January 2004.

Associated Sources (9)

--- SNF4830 Article in Serial: Bradfer-Lawrence. 1930. Notes and Queries: Freebridge: Its Meaning and Site of Origin in the So-Named Hundred. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXIV Pt I pp 66-70. p 69.
--- SNF49212 Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
--- SNF10219 Photograph: JQ 31.
--- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Gayton.
--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
--- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TF 72 SW 16.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF53131 Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 2004. Building Report.. Building Report.
<S2> SNF6616 Publication: Knowles, D. and Hadcock, R. N. 1971. Medieval Religious Houses of England and Wales. pp 85, 94.

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Record last edited

Aug 24 2023 10:29AM