NHER 7439 (Building record) - Brandiston Hall
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Summary
A 17th century house, dated 1647, which was extended in 1875. The house is said to stand on the foundations of a medieval hospital belonging to Mountjoy Priory, NHER 7754.
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TG12SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRANDISTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Great house, said to be on medieval foundations of hospice of Mountjoy Priory, Haveringland (NHER 7754).
Present building of 1647 much altered and extended 1875.
Formerly contained 15th century stained glass from a house at Marsham, now at Carr Farm Barn, Besthorpe (NHER 7439).
1961.
Signet ring found.
E. Rose, (NAU) 5 February 1990.
Associated Sources (6)
- --- SNF58263 Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 412.
- --- SNF3432 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1985. [Sale advertisement for Brandiston Hall]. 24 July.
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Brandiston.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- --- SNF87126 Serial: 1961. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1961. No 8. p 2.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (2)
- FINGER RING (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- SEAL MATRIX (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Apr 6 2017 2:08PM