Rougham Hall - May 2012

[Priority 7]

Despite evidence to the contrary stating the Hall was built and owned by the Bennet family (Circa 1596-1889) it would appear that Roger Kedington was the original owner of Rougham Hall before it came into the possession of the Philip Bennet (During the reign of Henry VIII) who was the then County High Sheriff.
The Bennet family lived at Rougham Hall during the 19th cent. Philip Bennet was reputedly the last family member to own the house which was of Gothic and Elizabeathan styles. Capt Geoffrey Bennet (winning jockey of the 1923 Grand National riding on Sgt Murphy) was born at Rougham Hall.



Sadly the house was the victim of a stray German bomb during an air raid, that was almost certainly intended for the bomb store on the nearby airfield. The 2000lb device exploded in the courtyard, serverely comprising the foundations of the property, causing the chimneys to fall through the roof and walls to crumble.Alas the once Grand Hall has since been left in ruins.





















Visited with UrbanX and Covert Urbex

[Clough]

A lovely old ruin, looks like a perfect spot for a derp picnic

[Priority 7]

Picnic...nah there are plenty of Pheasants to BBQ

[yorkietommo]

Lovely place. Nature is proper taking over.

[Krypton]

Looks decent

[Little Dave]

Cracking report there fella - Love this sort of thing