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England

Hillington Hall

Hillington, Downham

Norfolk

England

Start Date: 1824

Completion Date: 1830

Status: Destroyed

House demolished 1946 and 1999-2000.

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

The House from a circa 1900 postcard

  • Earlier Houses: A 1627 house was replaced by the 19th century house (the focus of this record), which was demolished in 1946; a one-story wing remained from the 19th century house that was demolished 1999-2000, when a new house was built.

    Built / Designed For: Sir William ffolkes, 2nd Bt.

    House & Family History: William John Donthorn designed the House between 1824-1830. Donthron also designed lodges. One story right wing survives today.

    House Replaced By: A house of circa 2000 was erected on the site of the earlier houses.

  • Architect: William John Donthorn

    Date: 1824-30
    Designed: House and lodges

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  • John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. I, p. 85, 1854.

  • 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: Demolished

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Current Seat / Home of: Dawnay family; here since circa 1985.

    Past Seat / Home of: Sir William ffolkes, 2nd Bt., 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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