Moat of former Hall
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Moat of former Hall
Image: © Bob Jones Taken: 7 Sep 2008
Little Saxham Hall, built between 1505 and 1514, was demolished in 1772; only the moat remains. The Hall occupied much of this field and at its peak was one of the largest country houses in East Anglia. Although built by Thomas Lucas, the Solicitor-General to Henry VII, it was subsequently acquired by the Crofts family, the most famous owner being William (Baron) Crofts, 1611-1677, one-time guardian of the Duke of Monmouth and a favourite of Charles II. The Hall was often visited by royalty, with both James I and Charles II being regular visitors for masquerades and other festivities. James was rumoured to have had more than a passing interest in young Cecilia Crofts, "a very gay young lady, prominent in the masquerades".
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Image Location
Latitude
52.238978
Longitude
0.643558