NHER 66886 (Structure record) - Oxburgh Hall Park boundary wall and gateway

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Summary

These brick and stone walls forming the northern boundary of Oxburgh Hall Park potentially date to the late medieval period but were remodelled in the early 19th century. They have a chamfered plinth and crenellations with moulded brick copings. An associated gateway is flanked by brick piers with raised stone angles and stone cornices with a pair of carved finials representing the Bedingfeld eagle. These sections of wall are listed Grade II*, along with an associated tower of similar date (NHER 66887).

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II*) 1306374: PARK BOUNDARY WALL INCLUDING TOWER AND GATEWAY

Location

Map sheet	TF70SW
Civil Parish	OXBOROUGH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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Full Description

Boundary wall and associated gateway at northern side of Oxburgh Hall Park (NHER 30479). Previously recorded (in error) under NHER 11408.

October 1985. Listed, Grade II*.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Possibly late medieval with important early 19th-century remodelling. Brick with some stone and moulded brick dressings. The wall has a chamfered plinth and crenellations with moulded brick copings…
Gate piers and gates. Piers in brick with raised stone angles and stone cornices with a pair of carved finials representing the Bedingfeld eagle. Contemporary iron gates."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
P. Watkins (HES), 8 May 2023.

These sections of wall were listed together with the tower at TF 7425 0138, which is now recorded separately as NHER 66887.
P. Watkins (HES), 8 May 2023.

Associated Sources (1)

<S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1306374.