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England

Kelling Hall

Kelling, near Cromer

Norfolk

England

Circa Date: 1912-13, possibly incorporating earlier elements

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: Folly / Outbuildings Only - By Appointment

Country House: Yes

A 1912 drawing of the house

  • Earlier Houses: There was an earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.

    Built / Designed For: Sir Henri W. Deterding

    House & Family History: Sir Henri Deterding, founder and chairman of Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company, purchased Kelling circa 1902 and engaged engaged Edward Maufe to build him a new Tudor style house on the estate. Constructed of bricks imported from Holland, Kelling was Maufe's first country house.

  • Architect: Edward Brantwood Maufe

    Date: 1912-13
    Designed: House for Sir Henri W. Deterding

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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: Nicholas Deterding

    Past Seat / Home of: Sir Henri W. Deterding, early 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

    Ownership Details: The Kelling Estate lets holiday cottages on the estate.

  • House Open to Public: Folly / Outbuildings Only - By Appointment

    Phone: 01263-712-201

    Fax: 01263-711-835

    Email: [email protected]

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

    Historic Houses Member: No

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