NHER 9992 (Building record) - Mergate Hall and Dower House
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Summary
A 17th century manor house, probably on the site of an earlier building, in which Queen Elizabeth I is reputed to have stayed. The house contains extensive 17th century wooden panelling. A nearby barn, dating from the 17th century, was also used as a dower house.
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Location
| Map sheet | TM19NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRACON ASH, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Great house, very elaborate, of 17th century date; probably no older remnants, despite claims.
18th and 19th century extensions. Much original and 18th century woodwork but some is from elsewhere.
Adjacent contemporary barn and cottages.
Listed grade II*.
See (S1) and (S2) in file.
E. Rose (NLA) 26 July 1990.
Associated Sources (11)
- --- SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1050692.
- --- SNF49212 Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
- --- SNF4943 Map: Bryant. 1826. Bryant's Map of Norfolk.
- --- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. pp 211-212.
- --- SNF7580 Monograph: Pevsner, N. 1962. North-West and South Norfolk. The Buildings of England. 1st Edition. p 94.
- --- SNF4166 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1985-2000. [Sale advertisements for Mergate Hall].
- --- SNF8602 Publication: Willins, E.P. (ed. By Thos. Garratt). 1890. Some Old Halls and Manor Houses in the County of Norfolk.. Pl 34, Pl 35.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF57050 Unpublished Document: Unknown. 1953. 'Historical Survey' from Coronation Day Programme.
- <S2> SNF57049 Monograph: Hitchin-Kemp, F., Kemp, T.T., Kemp, D.W., Kemp-Welch, L.E.. 1902. A general history of the Kemp and Kempe families of Great Britain and her colonies.. pp 54-60.
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Record last edited
Feb 15 2018 9:55AM