NHER 8375 (Building record) - Dersingham Hall
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Summary
This 17th century H shaped house unusually has one cross wing longer than the other. The house is rendered, making dating difficult. The interiors are 19th century, and were inserted when the western extension was added to the house.
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Location
| Map sheet | TF63SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DERSINGHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Dersingham Hall or Old Hall.
H-shaped house with one crosswing of greater length. Probably 17th century, but all detailing covered by rendering; interiors probably of 1824, same date as a west extension. Later courtyard infill block and parts of roof. Derelict in 1988, but pending application for restoration as hotel.
See (S1) and (S2) in file.
E. Rose (NAU), 11 February 1988.
Associated Sources (7)
- --- SNF99427 Designation: English Heritage. 1990-2013. English Heritage Listing Notification. Notification. DNF3827.
- --- SNF49212 Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
- --- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 297.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF54455 Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. Building Report.. Building Report.
- <S2> SNF9640 Photograph: EGK 1-2.
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Record last edited
Nov 11 2025 2:36PM