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Smallbridge Hall

Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as; Smallbrigg; Seinte Marie Bures

In the civil parish of Bures St Mary.
In the historic county of Suffolk (Modern Authority of Suffolk, 1974 county of Suffolk).

Late C16 two storey, attic house largely rebuilt in red brick Elizabethan style in 1874, and much restored in 1932. The house was formerly surrounded by a moat which is now only waterfilled occasionally on the north and south sides. To the south are remains of two fishponds. Site of the 'manerium in Villa de Seinte Marie Bures' for which Richard Waldegrave received a licence to crenellate in 1383.

This site has been described as a;
Fortified Manor House.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Possible.
Cropmarks/slight earthworks remains.

A Royal licence to crenellate was granted in 1383 May 10.


This site is a Grade 2* listed building protected by law*. (Images of England number 277871)

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is TL92933306

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PastScape number; 384719

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