Record Details

NHER Number:14693
Type of record:Building
Name:Krons Manor, formerly White House/Fairstead House

Summary

A large and elaborate plastered timber framed house, dating to about 1610. It has a separate kitchen wing of about the same date. There have been many later alterations and additions, but the house retains some original (and unusual) features.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TM 2357 9477
Map Sheet:TM29SW
Parish:HEMPNALL, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

Large and elaborate timber framed house probably of around 1610, with separate kitchen wing; very unusual features.
Altered in late 17th century, extended 1792, and 19th century, renovated 1900.
Manorial status may be dubious.
See report (S1) in file. Photographs (S2) and architect's plans (S3) in file. (S4).
E. Rose (NLA), 15 November 1991.

Documentary research.
Earliest record of this is 1454.
Information from [1].
A. Cattermole (NLA), 24 May 2005.

Monument Types

  • HOUSE (17th Century to 21st Century - 1610 AD to 2100 AD)
  • TIMBER FRAMED BUILDING (17th Century to 21st Century - 1610 AD to 2100 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Sources and further reading

---Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
---Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1>Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 1991. Building Report.. Building Report.
<S2>Photograph: PZ17-22.
<S3>Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
<S4>Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1373237.

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