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England

Buckenham Tofts Hall (Buckenham Hall)

  • Built / Designed For: Vincent family

    House & Family History: The House and Estate were sold in 1904. Buckenham Tofts Hall was used by the British Army for military training exercises and shelling; it was demolished by the army in 1946.

  • Architect: Samuel Wyatt

    Date: 1803
    Designed: Alterations for the 10th Lord Petre

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  • Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 1995
    Reference: pg. 1127
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 0300072074
    Book Type: Softback

    Title: Burke's & Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume III: East Anglia
    Author: Kenworthy-Browne, John; Reid, Peter; Sayer, Michael; Watkin, David
    Year Published: 1981
    Reference: pg. 95
    Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
    ISBN: 0850110351
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Vincent family. Robert Edward Petre, 10th Baron Petre, 18th century. Alexander Baring, 1st Lord Ashburton, circa 1830.

    Current Ownership Type: Government

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Other

    Ownership Details: Estate has been incorporated into an army training site.

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No