NHER 8726 (Monument record) - Medieval moat and Huntingfield Hall Farm
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TF90NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Moat marked and named on (S1), shown as rectangular with southwest corner missing and building in gap - is this the house or a farm building? House, formerly known as Huntingfield Lodge.
Listed grade II 1986
(S2) describes as late 16th century original block with important early 19th century extension/additions. Brick and pantile. Early 19th century pile forms front block. Original block two storeys. West gable end with early 20th century canted bay to ground floor. Royal arms probably Elizabeth I in stucco at first floor recessed within chamfered brick frame and pediment. Aedicule rises to form non-functional octagonal chimney. Diaperwork. Rest of 16th century work refaced with 19th century brickwork. 19th century roof. Front pile two storeys, three bays, central fanlight door, hipped roof, rear
stacks. On interior, one surviving roll and hollow roll moulded joist. Early 19th century main staircase.
E. Rose (NAU), 27 October 1986.
Remains of moat in poor condition, mutilated and filled, in places, by farming activities. Not shown on (S3).
See (S4).
R. J. Rickett (NAU), 20 August 1990.
21 June 2011. Planning Application.
Internal & external alterations, including demolition of small extension, new porch replace windows doors and new conservatory rooflights.
See (S5).
Z. Dack (HES), 22 September 2011.
Associated Sources (11)
- --- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 317.
- --- SNF3141 Newspaper Article: Lynn News. 1989. [unknown]. 2 May.
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Bradenham.
- --- 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 90 NW 5.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF48659 Map: Ordnance Survey, First Edition, 6 Inch. 1879-1886. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6 inch map..
- <S2> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England.
- <S3> SNF57178 Map: 1839. Bradenham Tithe Map.
- <S4> SNF57179 Archive: National Archaeological Record.
- <S5> SNF50981 Unpublished Document: 2011. Planning Application.
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Record last edited
May 27 2025 11:36AM