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England

Wiveton Hall

Wiveton, near Cromer

Norfolk

England

Circa Date: 1652-53 w/19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No Access to House - Grounds Open to Public

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

The house from a circa 1901 postcard

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

    Built / Designed For: John Gifford

  • Architect: Edward Guy Dawber

    Date: 1907-09
    Designed: Additions for Col. T.F.A. Watson-Kennedy

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  • Country Life: XXXVIII, 712 plan, 1915.

  • 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: pg. 204
    Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
    ISBN: 0850110351
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "Peter Warlock: Some Little Joy" (2005 - TV). "She Stoops to Conquer" (2008 - TV mini series, as Liberty Hall, Hardcastle's country house).

  • Current Seat / Home of: Desmond MacCarthy

    Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: de Roos family, 13th century. Britiffe family, until 1651. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: John Gifford, 17th century. Col. T.F.A. Watson-Kennedy, 1903-35. Capt. Richard G. Buxton, 1944-circa 1977.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

    Ownership Details: The west wing of the house is available for self-catering accommodation holiday stays.

  • House Open to Public: No Access to House - Grounds Open to Public

    Phone: 01263-740-525

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.wivetonhall.co.uk/

    Historic Houses Member: No

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