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Morley Old Hall

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Morley Old Hall — Grade I listed castle in South Norfolk, England, UK.

Morley Old Hall, castles in Norfolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Attleborough · 3.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Morley Old Hall is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed castle in South Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5445°, 1.0304°.

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Heritage listing

Morley Old Hall is a Grade I-listed moated manor house built in the sixteenth century in the village of Morley Saint Peter, some twelve miles from the cathedral city of Norwich, Norfolk, England. The house was created circa 1600 by John Sedley, an architect to Henry VII. It is built to a U-shaped floor plan in two storeys with two storeys of attics. Constructed in brick with plain-tiled roofs it is completely surrounded by a moat.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Morley Old Hall is a Grade I-listed moated manor house built in the sixteenth century in the village of Morley Saint Peter, some twelve miles from the cathedral city of Norwich, Norfolk, England. The house was created circa 1600 by John Sedley, an architect to Henry VII. It is built to a U-shaped floor plan in two storeys with two storeys of attics. Constructed in brick with plain-tiled roofs it is completely surrounded by a moat. In recent years the house has been owned by Field Marshal Sir Edmund Ironside, Commander in Chief of Home Forces during the Second World War and, in the 1970s, by Janet Shand Kydd, the first wife of Peter Shand Kydd, stepfather of Diana, Princess of Wales.

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Coordinates
52.5445, 1.0304
County
Norfolk
Parish
Morley
Postcode
NR18 9TT
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Norfolk
Nearest railway station
Attleborough3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Morley Old Hall?
Morley Old Hall is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR18 9TT), in the parish of Morley.
Is Morley Old Hall a listed building?
Morley Old Hall is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Does Morley Old Hall charge admission?
Morley Old Hall typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Morley Old Hall?
The nearest railway station is Attleborough, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR18 9TT.