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England

Stiffkey Old Hall

Stiffkey, near Wells-next-the-Sea

Norfolk

England

Circa Date: 1576-1604 w/17th, 18th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Partially Extant

East wing demolished; part of north range, including banqueting hall, gutted.

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

The house from a circa 1922 postcard

  • Built / Designed For: Sir Nathaniel Bacon

    House & Family History: In 2000 Stiffkey Old Hall was listed for sale for £1.3 million.

  • 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: pgs. 190-191
    Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
    ISBN: 0850110351
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Grade II

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir Nathaniel Bacon, until 1619. Roger Townshend; 17th century; Townshend family here until 1911. Esme Greenyer, until 1978. Sir Bernard Melchior Feilden, until 2000.

    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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