Museums · East of England
Somerleyton
Somerleyton — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Somerleyton is a museum in england-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Somerleyton is a museum located in the East of England. It is notable for its historical significance and is situated within the grounds of Somerleyton Hall, a Victorian stately home. The museum showcases the heritage of the surrounding area.
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Background
History
At the time of the Domesday Book, the manor of Somerleyton was held by the king. It was named Sumerledetuna and was recorded as having 17 families living in the village. The manor was owned by the Jernegan family from the early 14th century. The family built Somerleyton Hall in around 1579. The hall was bought by Sir Thomas Wentworth in the early 17th century and was substantially remodelled by the Wentworth family as a mansion house. This included a 52 ha deer park which was established by 1652. The estate was occupied by Parliamentarian troops a number of times during the Civil War and was purchased by Admiral Sir Thomas Allin in 1669. It remained in Allin's family until it was acquired…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5180, 1.6610
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Somerleyton, Ashby and Herringfleet
- Postcode
- NR32 5PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lowestoft
Sources
- wikipedia: Somerleyton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Somerleyton?
- Somerleyton is in East of England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.5180°, 1.6610°.
- Is Somerleyton wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Somerleyton. Check ahead for specific facilities.