Record Details
| NHER Number: | 33869 |
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| Type of record: | Building |
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| Name: | Old Hall, Top Common, Runton |
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Summary
The hall here dates to the early 17th century but was remodelled in 1909-10 by Baillie Scott. It is constructed of brick, flint and pantile. The 17th century east façade has two storeys and a two-storey off-centre gabled porch. The interior features double ovolo moulded beams in the south room and many of the other moulded beams are probably insertions of 1910. The gardens here are said to be by Gertrude Jekyll.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TG 1955 4218 |
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| Map Sheet: | TG14SE |
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| Parish: | RUNTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
February 1952. Listed, Grade II.
The hall here dates to the early 17th century but was remodelled in 1909-10 by Baillie Scott. It is constructed of brick, flint and pantile. The 17th century east facade has two storeys. A two-storey offcentre gabled porch is situated on this façade with a mullion and transomed window to the first floor. 20th century windows are set in the brick wall of the facade; with the first floor of flint with undated mullioned windows. There is an axial chimneystack with two moulded brick shafts. The rear was remodelled in the 20th century but retains the base of the 17th century external chimneystack. The interior features double ovolo moulded beams in the south room; many other moulded beams are probably insertions of 1910. Garden said to be by Gertrude Jekyll.
Information from (S1).
E. Rose (NLA) 2 October 1998.
Monument Types
- GARDEN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- GREAT HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| --- | Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 451. |
| <S1> | Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1049538. |
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