Earlier Houses: The late 17th century house sits on the site of a 12th century Premonstratensian abbey, elements of which were incorporated into the present house.
Built / Designed For: Sir Thomas Dereham, envoy to the Court of Tuscany.
House & Family History: The Dereham family lived at the House since the time of Henry II.
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: Dereham family, 12th century.
Current Ownership Type: Unknown
Primary Current Ownership Use: Ruinous
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No