Record Details

NHER Number:14045
Type of record:Building
Name:Brooke Lodge

Summary

An early 19th century house, built in the Gothick style, with pinnacles and a porch tower. Brooke Lodge was the home of Edward Seago, the famous impressionist painter.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TM 2829 9973
Map Sheet:TM29NE
Parish:BROOKE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

Fine early 19th century Gothick house.
3 bays, 2 storeys with triple gable, pinnacles, porch tower and small north extension.
Good condition.
Visited E. Rose (NAU) 27 September 1978.

Edward Seago, one of the most famous Impressionist painters of the 20th century, lived at Brooke Lodge.
Sarah Spooner (NLA), August 2005.

Monument Types

  • HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Sources and further reading

---Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England.
---Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1999. [Sale advertisment for Brooke Lodge, Brooke]. 11 June.
---Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
---Secondary File: Secondary File.

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