NHER 3605 (Building record) - Congham Hall
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Summary
Congham Hall was built between 1794 and 1812 and was extended in 1838 to 1890 and in 1946 house. In 1934 a medieval cross was recorded in the grounds. This originally came from Roydon. The hall is now a hotel.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF72SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CONGHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Described by (S1) as early 19th century. In 1934 (S2) noted a medieval cross here originally at Roydon and had stood for a time at North Wootton.
E. Rose (NAU), 1980.
Formerly called Congham House.
(S3) dates house to 1794-1812, extended 1838-1890 and 1946, now a hotel.
See (S4) 1989.
E. Rose (NAU) 15 January 1990.
Associated Sources (8)
- --- 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 270.
- --- SNF94518 Newspaper Article: Lynn News. 1998. Congham Hall for sale as owners to retire. 11 September.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF7580 Monograph: Pevsner, N. 1962. North-West and South Norfolk. The Buildings of England. 1st Edition. p 124.
- <S2> SNF1810 Article in Serial: Cozens-Hardy B. 1934. Norfolk Crosses. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXV Pt II pp 297-336. p 323.
- <S3> SNF56525 Unpublished Report: Norfolk County Council. 1992. Inventory of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Norfolk. NCC Parks and Gardens Survey. Vol 2.
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Record last edited
Nov 3 2016 9:16AM