Ulting Hall (EHER 39010)

A 16th century or earlier manor house with later additions and alterations including a fine late 18th century or early 19th century hall, staircase and study. The house is timber framed and rough rendered, and the roofs are covered in red plain tile.

January 1953. Grade II *listed. A 16th century or earlier manor house with later additions and alterations including a fine late 18th century or early 19th century hall, staircase and study. The house is timber framed and rough rendered, and the roofs are covered in red plain tile. It is two storeys with attics and cellar, and is on a complex plan, now with a central stairwell and various gabled rear wings. Internally, some of the original frame is exposed. The fine hall has five moulded modillions, anthemion and palmette moulding to the cornices; moulded wainscots and moulded architraves. Six-panelled doors lead through moulded pilasters to the circular stairwell, which has a circular stick staircase with wreathed handrail and moulded open string. The dome with glazing bars has a pointed stained glass finial. Finally, there are Tuscan columns at the rear of the hall with moulded capitals and bases which support the first floor stage. The study is panelled and has a fine Adam style fireplace. There are false panelled shutters to the front window, and forget-me-not and Lily of the Valley mouldings on the cornice. The bedroom has a moulded wardrobe and drawers, and there is a moulded mirror surround and panelling in the games room. The dairy has a stone flag floor and there is a pump in the kitchen. Documentary research attributes ownership of the manor by Hecen 1066, the Bainards, Fitzgilberts, Fitzwalters, De Ultings, Bourchiers and Parrs to Thomas Heneage in 1626, after 1730 to Voice, Nethercoat, Gower and Nicholson 1874. <1> See photos <2>. NRHE data transfer: Ulting Hall (NAT). <3> Ulting Hall is a 17th century timber framed and plastered building of two storeys with attics. It has modern additions on the south and west sides. The central chimney stack is cross shaped on plan and set diagonally on a square base. <4> July 1987. Field survey. Ulting Hall (name confirmed) is in use as a private residence and farm office, and is situated at TL 8119 0905. A covered well, indicated by the occupier, is situated within the west entrance porch. Current resurvey depiction correct. (See ground photographs 108/D35 view from west, 108/D36 view from east, 108/D37 view from north). <5>