Record Details
| NHER Number: | 9767 |
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| Type of record: | Building |
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| Name: | Mangreen Hall, Swardeston |
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Summary
Mangreen Hall dates to around 1700, and was probably built for Henry Davy. It is thought to sit on a medieval moated site, though the only surviving part of the moat was converted to a swimming pool. One section from the 17th century is thought to remain, and this has a wooden cross window and ovolo mould beams. The block of 1700 has elaborate interiors and a fireplace with Dutch tiles, and there are rear wings which were built in 1910 for the Churchman family.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TG 2157 0304 |
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| Map Sheet: | TG20SW |
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| Parish: | SWARDESTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
(S1) Calls this Jacobean on a medieval moated site. The only remaining portion of the moat (to the northeast) marked by the Ordnance Survey has been converted to a swimming pool, but farm workers state there is another section remaining, as well as 'foundations of the Old Hall'. Present building dated to around 1700 by (S2). Red brick; west range has shaped gables north and south and two massive chimneystacks to west. East of this wing and parallel to it are two shorter wings each also with shaped gables, and chimneys again on east, but they look very new - are they later copies, or were they rebuilt after a fire mentioned locally? South of all these is a south wing with shaped gables etc which is all new (Edwardian?). House in southeast corner grounds with shaped gables, locally said to have been the coach house. Woodward drew plaster ornamentation in the stables see (3). Date of older work probably later 17th century, but a Jacobean core could remain - house was only seen from a distance.
Compare to Dog Inn (NHER 14665).
E. Rose (NAU), 16 October 1981.
See listed building description (S1) for full details of the house and its interior. It is dated around 1700 but with one section remaining from 17th century having a wooden cross window, ovolo moulded beams etc. Rear wings are of 1910 for the Churchman family, 1700 block has elaborate interiors and fireplace with Dutch tiles. The coach house mentioned is listed separately as the former stables of 1700.
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 18 November 1998.
Monument Types
- MOAT (Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1539 AD?)
- GREAT HOUSE (16th Century to 21st Century - 1600 AD? to 2100 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| --- | Aerial Photograph: TG2103 T-W. |
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, W. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 689. |
| --- | Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Post-Medieval. Swardeston. |
| <S1> | Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1366150. |
| <S2> | Monograph: Pevsner, N. 1962. North-West and South Norfolk. The Buildings of England. 1st Edition. p 335. |
| <S3> | Publication: Woodward, S.. 1827. p.106. |
Related records
| 17663 | Parent of: Mangreen Hall Farm barn (Building) |
| 48817 | Parent of: Mangreen Lodge around 50m east of Mangreen Hall (Building) |
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