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England

Letton Hall

Cranworth, Breckland

Norfolk

England

Circa Date: 1783-89 w/19th century alterations

Status: Partially Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

The House from a circa 1898 postcard

  • Built / Designed For: Brampton Gurdon Dillingham

    Comments: Letton is considered Soane's first significant house.

  • Architect: John Soane

    Date: 1783-89
    Designed: House

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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: Vol. I, p. 93, 1852.

  • 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

  • Past Seat / Home of: Brampton Gurdon Dillingham, 19th century. Peter Carroll, 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Charity / Nonprofit

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Conference Center

    Ownership Details: Today a Christian conference and holiday center operated by Letton Hall Trust.

  • House Open to Public: No

    Phone: 01362-820-717

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.lettonhall.org

    Historic Houses Member: No

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