DiCamillo Companion
England

Weald Hall

  • House & Family History: Sir Anthony Brown purchased Weald Hall from the crown circa 1550. Robert Adam created designs in 1778 for the interiors that, save the Dining Room, were never implemented.

    Collections: A seven-day sale of contents of Weald Hall took place in July of 1946.

  • Architect: Unknown (designed by an unknown architect)

    Date: Circa 1550
    Designed: Main wing

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    Architect: Unknown (designed by an unknown architect)

    Date: Circa 1570
    Designed: Northern service wing

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    Architect: Robert Adam

    Date: 1778
    Designed: Dining room interior for Christopher Tower

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  • Country Life: II, 560, 1897. XVIII, 522, 1905. XXXVI, 454 plan, 1914.

  • Title: Country Life (magazine)
    Author: NA
    Year Published: NA
    Reference: Aug 1, 2002, pg. 98
    Publisher: London: Future plc
    ISBN: NA
    Book Type: Magazine

    Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
    Author: Colvin, Howard
    Year Published: 2008
    Reference: pg. 53
    Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
    ISBN: 9780300125085
    Book Type: Hardback

    Title: No Voice From the Hall: Early Memories of a Country House Snooper
    Author: Harris, John
    Year Published: 1998
    Reference: pg. 50
    Publisher: London: John Murray
    ISBN: 0719555671
    Book Type: Hardback

    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. 79-80
    Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
    ISBN: 0850110351
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Sir Anthony Browne, 16th century. Hugh Smith, until 1745. Christopher Tower, 18th century. Beattie-Seaman family, 20th century

    Current Ownership Type: Demolished

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

    Ownership Details: The Park is open to the public.

  • House Open to Public: Grounds Only

    Historic Houses Member: No