Hockwold cum wilton is 10 miles west of thetford, norfolk, england and is in the borough of. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Hockwold hall was mentioned in the domesday book and is rich with history, boasting royal connections. In 1933, the hall was purchased by sir harry peat, who was senior partner of what is now kpmg, one of the big four international accountancy companies. The hall boasts a fantastic selection of rooms to hold. Hockwold hall wedding fayre is one of the largest independent wedding fayres in east anglia. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Hockwold hall is a spectacular grade ii listed manor. Follow in courteney coxs footsteps with stay in norfolk tudor. Hockwold hall has an incredibly rich and varied history. Hockwold hall is basically a tudor house, built by a local magnate, sir thomas tindale shortly after 1539 on the site of a medieval. Hockwold hall is a former royal residence of prince victor duleep singh, godson to queen victoria. Books about hockwold cum wilton area browse 29 photo books on hockwold cum wilton and the surrounding area. Hockwold hall is full of character and history and a wonderful place to spend time with friends which we.
English heritage calls this one of the finest examples of a victorian country house. The land is mentioned in the domesday book and has a rich history, with royal connections having. Historic houses, castles and gardens historic houses. Hockwold hall, with origins in the late 15th century, is a tudor manor house with a substantial extension built by a royal prince at the end of the 19th century. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. Hockwold hall a piece of hockwold history from 1895 when. Hockwold hall is a former royal residence, and is centrally located on. Cambridge how to create your own photo book workshop 25 april 2020 tickets. Prince victor duleep singh, queen victorias godson, built another wing in 1895 dated on the gable. The manor of hockwold is mentioned in the domesday book.
Eventbrite hockwold hall events presents run4colour 2021 sunday, april 11. History hockwold is mentioned in the domesday book. As a norfolk based events venue we strive to provide norfolk events that are interesting for both our local and extended communities. Hockwold hall is pleased to offer a variety of exciting public events throughout the year. Located in thetford, hockwold hall is in the historical district and on the riverwalk. The areas natural beauty can be seen at high lodge thetford forest and. The grade ii hall was built by samuel daukes in 1845. Hockwold hall, with origins in the late 15th century, is a tudor manor house with a substantial extension built by. Hockwold hall is a grade ii listed building in hockwold cum wilton, norfolk, england.
With certain areas of the estate dating back to the 1500s, hockwold hall marries historic charm and natural beauty. If you are interested in learning more click here for a brief history of hockwold hall. Hockwold hall appears to have been occupied by the air ministry in 1918, while a new aerodrome was being constructed nearby at feltwell. Hockwold village hall, hockwold, norfolk, united kingdom. Welcome to hockwold whether you are getting married, celebrating an anniversary, or a year of achievements, fundraising for a special cause, hosting a meeting or planning a fun get together, you can be sure of the warmest of welcomes at hockwold hall.
Hockwold hall is a former royal residence that is centrally located in east anglia on the border or norfolk. See all books memories of hockwold cum wilton read and share your memories of hockwold cum wilton itself or of a particular photo of hockwold cum wilton. Forty years on, the interiors were refashioned and much remains today. Community village hall for the local population, hosting charitable events, local organisations and clubs, and events. Hockwold hall is an elizabethan house on the site of an earlier manor. Part of one wing was rebuilt in georgian times, along with fashionable alterations in other parts of the house.
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