Great Ellingham HallPhotograph taken September 2020 Ancient Moated Farm House White’s Directory of 1864 refers to ‘The Hall’ at Great Ellingham as “an ancient moated farm house, formerly the seat of Sir Roger Potts, Kt., is now the residence and property of Benj. Barnard, Esq., on whose estate a remarkably fine stone celt and a…
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‘Ned’ Gurney inherits Great Ellingham Hall
Great Ellingham HallPhotograph taken September 2020 Great Ellingham Hall is one the oldest houses in Great Ellingham. According to British Listed Buildings website, the former manor house to the ‘Manor of Ellingham Hall’ was built c.1570. Writings left by a former owner, Henry Gurney (1548-1615) include details of earlier owners of the Manor of Great…
From the Davy family to the Potts Family – Great Ellingham Hall
Great Ellingham Hall 1960sCourtesy of Susan Fay The British Listed Buildings website suggests that Great Ellingham Hall was built c.1570. However, I believe it may have been a little earlier. During the 16th century, Anthony Gurney began a ‘re-build’ of Great Ellingham Hall. He died in 1556. The Gurney family also owned property and land…
Henry Gurney inherits Great Ellingham Hall
Great Ellingham Hall 1960sCourtesy Susan Fay Great Ellingham Hall is a delightful ancient moated manor house which, for centuries, has stood back from Penhill Road in Great Ellingham. Until c.1825, many of the past owners of the property also held the Lordship of the Manor of Ellingham Hall. One such owner is Anthony Gurney. Anthony…
The Manor & Manor House of Great Ellingham Hall
Great Ellingham Hall 2020 Courtesy Tracy Knowles According to British Listed Buildings, ‘Old Hall Farmhouse’ was built c.1570. It is of a timber framed construction with wattle and daub, and some clay lump infill on a brick plinth. However from my investigations, there may well have been a house near or on the same site…
The Building of the Baptist Chapel
Baptist Chapel, Long Street, Great EllinghamAttleborough Heritage Group The listing for the Great Ellingham Baptist Chapel on the British Listed Buildings website describes the building as: Baptist chapel. 1824. Brick with gabled pantile roof. 2 storeys. Pair of modified Doric columns on plinths support Ionic architrave to form porch. One sash window left and right…
Fete held in the Grounds of Hall Farm
Illustration Christine Fuller The illustration is creative interpretation and intended for humour only. No offence is intended or implied The following report was published in the Yarmouth Independent on Saturday 28th June 1930: FINE PARISH EFFORTFor the Recreation Ground at Great EllinghamThe grounds at the Hall Farm, Great Ellingham, lent by Mr T.F. Palmer, provided…
Village Fundraising: A Bazaar which includes the sale of African Weapons
Illustration Christine Fuller The illustration is creative interpretation and intended for humour only. No offence is intended or implied Fund Raising The practice of raising funds for good causes and the financial support provided by generous benefactors is centuries old. From directly asking for funds to holding events and collections, benevolent people have always supported…
The Marriage Settlement of Harriet Barnard and Richard Clarke
Historically it was common for aristocratic families, the gentry and those families owning land, to want to control the descent of their property. This could be done by incorporating a trust within a purchase deed or in a Will. However it was also common to do this by Marriage Settlements. Arranged Marriages For centuries, arranged…
William Downes brings his family to Bury Hall Farm
Bury Hall. Courtesy Emma Wilson Following the Rushbrooke family’s emigration to New Zealand in 1897, William Downes moved into Bury Hall Farm with his wife and family. Early Life William Downes was born in Attleborough on the 27th July, 1860. He was the seventh of eight children born to James and Ann Downes (née Page)….