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St. John's Manor
Farm mentioned Domesday but house rebuilt by Sir Thomas Gresham between 1570-1580 using timber from the Commandery of the Knights of St John (hence the name). Order was formed 1113 and disbanded by Henry VIII. The Battisford Knights were recorded in 1154 and artefacts remain in the house.
Tour 2 hours, £13, including tea, coffee or local apple juice with biscuits (am), cakes (pm). Openings include tour of moat or talk on the Order of St John.
*February Tour £15
| Tour Dates 2008 | |
|---|---|
| January | Sat 12th, 2.00 pm |
| February* | Sat 5th, 10.00 am |
| March | Sun 9th, 2.00 pm |
| April | Wed 2nd, 2.00 pm |
| May | Sat 3rd, 2.00 pm |
| August | Thur 7th, 2.00 pm |
| September | Sat 20th, 2.00 pm |
| October | Sat 18th, 2.00 pm |
To book, call the Mercury Theatre on 01206 573948
or book on-line at www.mercurytheatre.co.uk.
Other nearby properties:
12. Columbine Hall
24. High Hall
