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Elsing Hall
Hob Uid: 130740
Location : Norfolk Breckland Elsing
Grid Ref : TG0399016000
Summary : Moated medieval manor house, altered in the mid 18th century and restored and extended in 1852 by Thomas Jekyll. The medieval house was built circa 1460-70 by Sir Hugh Hastings. It comprised a central open hall with cross wings, a chapel to the east and service wing to the west. Much of the present exterior is 19th century in date. The foundations of a gatehouse, a tower and a stretch of curtain wall were identified in 1852 and excavated in the 1980s. They are believed to date from the 15th century.
More information : TG 03991600. Elsing Hall (NR). (1) Elsing Hall. Mostly of circa 1460-70 but much restored and embellished in the C19th. Again restored after the Second World War. Altogether most of the decorative detail belongs to the C19th or C20th. Grade I. (2,3) A moated hall with C13th foundations. Seat of the Hastings family. (4) The Hall is outstanding. See photographs. A defensive moat with associated fishponds encircles the Hall. The moat island is not raised above the surrounding countryside and it seems likely that the spoil from the moat ditch was used to construct retaining banks on the west and south sides. The moat is in good condition and is fed by a stream which enters at the south-east corner. The moat discharges on the west side into the fishpond and from there back into the mother stream. The original and only entrance is from the north. Flint foundations of a massive character, possibly C13th (see authority 4) are visible on the west side of the island, and also immediately to the south of the entrance bridge. Published survey 25" revised on MSD. (5) No change since report of 28 2 73. (6) Elsing Hall. Mansion. C15th with important C18th refurbishment. Restored and extended by Thomas Jekyll in 1852. Grade I. (7) Moated medieval manor house, altered in the mid 18th century and restored and extended in 1852 by Thomas Jekyll. The medieval house was built circa 1460-70 by Sir Hugh Hastings. It comprised a central open hall with cross wings, a chapel to the east and service wing to the west. Much of the present exterior is 19th century in date. The foundations of a gatehouse, a tower and a stretch of curtain wall were identified in 1852 and excavated in the 1980s. They are believed to date from the 15th century. (8)

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Source details : Breckland, 05-NOV-1984
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : 1460-1470
Monument End Date : 1470
Monument Start Date : 1460
Monument Type : Fortified Manor House, Open Hall House, Cross Wing House, Service Wing, Chapel, Moat, Gatehouse, Angle Tower, Curtain Wall
Evidence : Extant Building, Earthwork, Sub Surface Deposit

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Mid C18
Monument End Date : 1766
Monument Start Date : 1733
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Restored 1852
Monument End Date : 1852
Monument Start Date : 1852
Monument Type : Country House, Moat, Lake
Evidence : Extant Building, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : Restored after WWII
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Monument Start Date : 1945
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Extant Building

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Related Records from other datasets:

External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 220726
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 3009
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 36848
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 220725
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TG 01 NW 10
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1973-02-25
End Date : 1973-02-25

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1977-05-26
End Date : 1977-05-26

Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2005-01-01
End Date : 2005-12-31

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Elsing Hall