Record Details
NHER Number: | 3605 |
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Type of record: | Building |
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Name: | 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.
Images - none
Location
Grid Reference: | TF 7109 2286 |
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Map Sheet: | TF72SW |
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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.
Monument Types
- CROSS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- GREAT HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
--- | Illustration: Various. Various. Architectural plans. |
--- | 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 270. |
--- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
--- | Newspaper Article: Lynn News. 1998. Congham Hall for sale as owners to retire. 11 September. |
<S1> | Monograph: Pevsner, N. 1962. North-West and South Norfolk. The Buildings of England. 1st Edition. p 124. |
<S2> | Article in Serial: Cozens-Hardy B. 1934. Norfolk Crosses. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXV Pt II pp 297-336. p 323. |
<S3> | Unpublished Document: Norfolk County Council. [unknown]. Inventory of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Norfolk.. Vol 2. |
Related records
31969 | Parent of: Congham Hall Park (Monument) |
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