Media in category blo norton the following 23 files are in this category, out of 23 total. Details of duleep singh barn and blo norton are found separately on this website. West states that the present norton hall is probably the third house on the site. Church with a norman and saxon tower, and a memorial stone to ursula webb who was, at her own request, buried upright in the 17th century. The estate is located not far from the norfolk town of diss and is surrounded by pretty villages, ancient churches and the river ouse runs closeby dividing the counties of norfolk and suffolk. The village also boasts a 16 th century moated hall house, blo norton hall, who famous residents include both virginia woolf and prince frederick duleep singh. Jun 08, 2018 blo norton hall in spring this gives you an idea of the scale of the estate when you book with us. Blo norton was anciently called norton belleau, from its being situated near the fair stream of the little ouse, is in guiltcross union and hundred, diss county court district, ipswich bankruptcy district, guiltcross and shropham petty sessional division, and east harling polling district of south norfolk, rockland rural deanery, and norfolk. The postcode is within the guiltcross wardelectoral division, which is in the constituency of south west norfolk. In the summer of 1906 virginia woolf 18821941 came to stay at blo norton hall.
Take a picture tour of blo norton or book blo norton accommodation. Blo norton hall luxury self catering accommodation for. I stepped into the narrow nave, and about 25 people were crammed in between the pews, chatting happily, drinking steaming mugs, going in for raffles, buying cakes and decorations, rifling the books stall, and so on. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Blo norton hall is a grade ii listed building in blo norton, norfolk, england. The visit inspired her short story, the journal of miss joan martyn. Blonorton, norfolk genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. This page combines information for the address clay hall lane, blo norton, diss, ip22. Every name listed here is linked to the particular historical source in which it appears, but we cannot claim that these are all the historical names of blo norton, or that our references are to the first usage of the names. It is 80 miles from london, in an area known as norwich. Adjoining to blo norton hall is a small woodland where prince frederick built a little white pillared folly which he dedicated to the divine winds of heaven it became known as the black princes temple and it is commonly believed that the prince built. The hall provided the setting for virginia woolfs short story, the journal of miss joan martyn.
Blo norton hall, a stunning, moated house dating back to the sixteenth century, is located in the pretty south norfolk village of blo norton. Duleep singh, frederick, prince an account of blo norton hall, otherwise the manor house of brome hall in blo norton. Tm 07 nw blo norton 81 blo norton hall 21751 ii country house, now divided into 2 properties. Interesting information for clay hall lane, blo norton. Blo norton lies on the river little ouse which separates suffolk from norfolk. Prince frederick duleep singh 18681926, the third son of maharajah duleep singh spent the last 20 years of his life here. It is surrounded by quiet lanes, ideal for walking, cycling and painting and is close to redgrave and lopham fen. Blo norton hall updated 2020 holiday rental in diss. In the ancient house, i read the inventory of blo norton hall s contents after his death in 1926. The black princes temple blo norton the black princes temple, photographed in 1923. Blo norton hall, blo norton 1077439 historic england.
For cities, the associated administrative units will usually include parishes, especially ecclesiastical parishes, one of whose names is the name of. The ghost of gaudy brampton still haunts the attic in blo norton hall, which he lost to a man who married his widow after he had committed suicide. Whites history, gazetteer, and directory of norfolk land and property blo norton hall description, history and pictures. Double gabled 2 storey facade with bay windows and sashes c. Blo norton hall country house for group holidays, norfolk. All the bedrooms are individual and interesting and nearly all have their own en suite bathrooms. Sep 01, 2017 blo norton hall is a beautifully restored 16th century elizabethan tudor moated manor house with two barn conversions located within the grounds. Parishsummaryblonortonparishsummary norfolk heritage. Councillors for blo norton posted on march 11, 2011 by lewis browne mr david mills chairman 01953 681539 email protected mr michael bristow parish councillor 01953 688222 email protected mrs shirley grainger parish councillor 01953681726 email protected hannelle tanskanen parish councillor 0758 465 6182 email.
The hall was certainly in existence in 1585 and certain features indicate the work of one john brampton who died in 1535. Not sure that they are ladies or if it is just the polite way of addressing them and that maybe they worked at blo norton hall rather than owning it. Blo norton house, blo norton 1077443 historic england. I love the beginning of this story as i too am a bit of a geek when it comes to other peoples family histories. They may well include the names of other locations or areas. Blo norton hall is a beautifully restored 16th century elizabethan tudor moated manor house with two barn conversions located within the grounds. We combine luxury, homeliness, historical and quirkyness all in one package. In the summer of 1906 virginia woolf 18821941 stayed at blo norton hall. Blo norton hall estate company limited filing history.
Blo nortons unusual placename is reputedly derived from blae. Images of blo norton hall in norfolk blo norton hall, a stunning, moated house dating back to the sixteenth century, is located in the pretty south norfolk village of blo norton. Blo norton hall nher 10916 is a 16th century building but is surrounded by a th century moat, and is the site of an early manor. Elegant, luxurious, and comfortable with a terrific kitchen and fireplaces. The present norton hall dates from 1815 but the norton estate has great history and can be traced back to pre conquest days with the estate being mentioned in the last will and testament of the anglosaxon nobleman wulfric spott who died c. History of blo norton, in breckland and norfolk place names.
Media in category blo norton hall the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Blo norton hall is a truly idyllic place to spend a winter holiday. The benefice of guiltcross, comprising blo norton, garboldisham, kenninghall, and riddlesworth. We had a very large family get together for easter week, with people flying in from around the world. The list incorporates the many pedigrees which people have kindly donated to the society, in the same way as family. The journal of mistress joan martyn 1906 thoughts of the. Explore blo norton with pictures, history, attractions and blo norton map as well as. In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described blo norton like this. Mar 11, 2011 councillors for blo norton posted on march 11, 2011 by lewis browne mr david mills chairman 01953 681539 email protected mr michael bristow parish councillor 01953 688222 email protected mrs shirley grainger parish councillor 01953681726 email protected hannelle tanskanen parish councillor 0758 465 6182 email. According to tradition he gambled away the house room by room, and when all the contents were gone and the house gutted, he pulled down certain portions and gambled away the bricks.
Blonorton, or nortonbelleau, a parish in guiltcross district, norfolk. Blo norton is situated close to the picturesque norfolk and suffolk borders making it ideal to. Blo norton hall estate company limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual. It lies on the river little ouse just above blo norton fen. History of blo norton, in breckland and norfolk map and. Jun 02, 2007 his son frederick, born in 1868, lived for the last 20 years of his life, from 1906, in blo norton hall.
We had the best time here and loved the history of the building. Blo norton hall sleeps a max of 21 persons in 9 bedrooms, 6 with ensuite. These are all the names of all the administrative units which we have associated with blo norton, and you must judge whether all or even any of them are variant names for the place. Norwich, norfolk and norwich archaeological society, in norfolk archaeology, vol. The visit inspired her short story, the journal of miss. Blo norton hall is a timberframed, moated tudor manor house at the end of an avenue of lime trees west of st andrews church. Virginia woolfs the journal of mistress joan martyn.
Among the several buildings he saved was the adamstyle town hall at bury st edmunds. The village itself lies on the little river ouse which separates suffolk from norfolk. The authenticity of the place was most remarkable and the sense of history overwhelming. Bill bryson mentioned the placename in his book notes from a small island. Blo norton is set within an 800 acre estate surrounded by farmland and woodland. Norton hall is an english country house situated on norton church road in the suburb of norton in sheffield, england. In the ancient house, i read the inventory of blo norton halls contents after his death in 1926. You can read more about what the council does here and you can leave a response on most pages to let us know your views on the subject.
Amazing and awesome blonorton hall blo norton hall. Image taken from this website about blo norton hall. How many migrants does it take to change a norfolk town. In the sleepy village of blo norton near thetford, norfolk, history is bringing people and cultures together. Timber framed with rendered wattle and daub infill and brick. His son frederick, born in 1868, lived for the last 20 years of his life, from 1906, in blo norton hall. Guide to blonorton, norfolk ancestry, family history, and genealogy. For most of its history it has been a private residence, in its latter history it has been used as a nhs hospital, a private hospital and has now been converted into high quality apartments.
Theres only one place to book a room if you hope to stay near the english whisky co, and that is the george and dragon. Blo norton is a small village on the norfolksuffolk border. Timber framed with rendered wattle and daub and brick gables. The hall, a moated elizabethan manor, lies at the end of a long avenue of. Jan 08, 2020 blo norton is set within an 800 acre estate surrounded by farmland and woodland. Clay hall lane in blo norton is in the eastern region of england. Blo norton hall is the perfect choice for a relaxed stay in the east anglian countryside. The barns at blo norton offer flexible accommodation sleeping 8 in virgina barn or 6 in duleep singh barn. Blo norton hall, suffolk is still owned by the goldson family but they live somewhere in needham market, suffolk, so i am told. Blo norton hall, blo norton, norfolk history in structure.
Blo norton hall estate company limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. As with many old houses, the precise history of blo norton hall is not entirely clear. They are available all year round as a separate or joint rental with blo norton hall sleeping 18. Blo norton hall in spring this gives you an idea of the scale of the estate when you book with us.