Earsham Hall

Earsham

Norfolk

England

Start Date: 1704

Completion Date: 1708

Status: Partially Extant

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

Built / Designed For: John Buxton

House & Family History: John Buxton built the House for himself between 1704 and 1708. Earsham was used as a school for many years; the House was sold from away from the Estate in 1973.
Architect: John Buxton

Date of Birth: 1685
Date of Death: 1731
Nationality: English
Notes: Buxton was an amateur gentleman architect from Norfolk.

Date: 1704-08
Designed: House

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Architect: John Soane

Date of Birth: 1753
Date of Death: 1837
Nationality: British
Notes: Routinely considered one of England's greatest architects, even in his lifetime, Soane's influence continues to be substantial. Blundeston House is one of his earliest works, while Letton Hall and Tyringham are considered among his most significant.

Date: 1780s
Designed: Library (1785) and Music Room

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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
Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
ISBN: 0850110351
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed
Current Seat / Home of: Derham family; since 1976.

Past Seat / Home of: Sir Windham Dalling, Bt., 19th century. Buxton family.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

Ownership Details: Earsham is available for weddings and corporate events.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01986-893-868

Fax: 01986-895-656

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.earshamhallevents.co.uk

Historic Houses Member: No

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