MONUMENT NO. 356555

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House, built in 1851 on the site of the medieval bishop's palace. The building has been used for various purposes since the 1930s and was extended in 1985. In 1385, Henry, Bishop of Norwich was granted a licence to crenellate his house at Gaywood.

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(TF 63802003) Gaywood Hall (NAT) on site of (NAT)
Bishop's Palace (NR). (1)

"In the reign of King Henry II (1154-1189), the Bishop of Norwich held Gaywood and Lynn in capite, and would not suffer the King's bailiffs or coroners to enter the lordship, where he had officers
of his own, a gallows, assize of bread and beer, and other royalties. Bishop Grey built a palace on the site which is now occupied by Gaywood Hall. Some re-used material may be seen". (2)

House, built in 1851 on the site of the medieval bishop's palace. The building has been used for various purposes since the 1930s and was extended in 1985. In 1385, Henry, Bishop of Norwich was granted a licence to crenellate his house at Gaywood. (3-4)

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( 1) Ordnance Survey Map (Scale / Date)

OS 6" 1976

( 2) General reference

Monastic remains of Norf & Suff 1934 41 (CJW Messent)

(3) The buildings of England

Norfolk 2: North West and South Page(s)356

(4) Anthony Emery 2000 Greater Medieval Houses of England and Wales 1300-1500, Volume II: East Anglia, Central England and Wales

Page(s)166

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