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Hales Hall
Hob Uid: 391781
Location : Norfolk South Norfolk Loddon
Grid Ref : TM3688096060
Summary : Hales Hall was a substantial mansion, erected in 1480 by Sir James Hobary, Henry VII's attorney general. According to local information, it was demolished circa 1700. The only visible features relating to its existence are earthworks relating the moat and garden.
More information : HALE'S HALL [GT] (Site of) MOAT [GT][TM 3688 9606] (1) The present day spelling is 'HALES'. This moat is in fairly good condition. Not containing water, only marsh. Slopes approx: 5ft. (2) Hales Court [shown on OS 6" as Hales Hall Farm] was a substantial mansion, it has one long brick range facing a very long barn. The living quarters [Hales Hall] lay to the W. in their own moat, the octagonal base of a corner tower is still visible. Gatehouse and Barn belonged to an outer court. The date of the whole is early 16thc. (3) Of the moat fragments only survive. Additional ditches and banks form part of the ornamental garden of the hall which according to local information was demolished c1700. The gatehouse and attached domestic range are at present being restored with the aid of a Large Ministry Grant. The magnificant barn is spoilt only by its corrugated iron roof but it is planned to re-thatch it. See photo's and survey. (4) No change. (5)

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Source details : OS 6" 1907
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Source details : SS Reviser A.O.6" M Roberts 12-OCT-51
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Source details : Blds of Eng. NW. & S. Norfolk 1962, 183-4. N. Pevsner.
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Source details : F6 BHS 18-NOV-71
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Source details : F7 RD 07-JUL-80
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : circa 1510
Monument End Date : 1520
Monument Start Date : 1500
Monument Type : Country House, Moat
Evidence : Destroyed Monument, Documentary Evidence, Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Demolished circa 1700
Monument End Date : 1710
Monument Start Date : 1690
Monument Type : Country House
Evidence : Destroyed Monument, Documentary Evidence

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : NF 301
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 1053
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TM 39 NE 6
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1951-10-12
End Date : 1951-10-12

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1952-03-06
End Date : 1952-03-06

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1957-03-06
End Date : 1957-03-06

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1961-01-01
End Date : 1961-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1971-11-18
End Date : 1971-11-18

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1978-01-01
End Date : 1978-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1980-01-01
End Date : 1980-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1980-07-07
End Date : 1980-07-07

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Hales Hall