Record Details

NHER Number:40525
Type of record:Building
Name:Vale House, Hackford Vale

Summary

A probable medieval hall house, floored over and extended in the 17th century, the whole building being later clad in brick and with a small 19th century addition. It has important Regency furnishings.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TG 09272 22809
Map Sheet:TG02SE
Parish:REEPHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

Listed as a late 17th century house with 19th century extension (S1), this is in fact a timber framed house throughout, the evidence suggesting a medieval hall house, floored over and extended in the 17th century, the whole later clad in brick, with only a small 19th century addition. Important Regency furnishings.
See (S2) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 2 July 2004.

Monument Types

  • HALL HOUSE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • TIMBER FRAMED BUILDING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Sources and further reading

---Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1>Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1169689.
<S2>Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 2004. Building Report.. Building Report.

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