Woodrising
Norfolk
England
Circa Date: Probably 16th century
Status: Destroyed
Demolished in the 19th century
House Open to Public: No
Country House: Yes
House & Family History: The Elizabethan house of the Southwell family that is the focus of this record was visited by Elizabeth I in 1578. Sir Robert Southwell was rear admiral of the English fleet during the attempted invasion of England by the Spanish Armada in 1588.
House Replaced By: The Elizabethan house was replaced by a Victorian house, which itself was demolished in the 1950s and replaced by the circa 1960 house that sits on the site today.
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: Demolished
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT FIRST HOUSE: Rear-Admiral Sir Robert Southwell, 16th century.
Current Ownership Type: Unknown
Primary Current Ownership Use: Unknown
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No