I was leading a ramble from Aldborough in North Norfolk on Thursday and one of the places of interest on the walk was Hanworth Hall. I had never heard of or seen this hall before so I have undertaken a little research about it. Haworth Hall has a history stretching back to the 15th century, primarily associated with the Doughty family. The original house, however, was destroyed by fire around 1700. A new house was then built, likely by Robert Doughty, who died in 1770. Robert Lee Doughty, upon inheriting the estate in 1770, initiated the landscaping of the parkland. He consulted with Humphry Repton in 1789-1790, who provided expert advice on the park's layout. After Robert Doughty's death without heirs, the estate passed through several families, including the Lukins, Mayows, and Windhams (of Felbrigg fame). The property was sold in 1900 to Joseph Gurney Barclay for his son, Henry Barclay, due to debt and is currently owned privately. Here is a link and picture:
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