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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 2½ hours including tour of moat or talk on Order of St John, depending on weather. £13 including tea, coffee or local apple juice (pm) with cakes and scones.
| Tour Dates 2010 | |
|---|---|
| June | Sat 26, 2.00 pm |
| September | Sat 18, 2.00 pm |
To book, call the Mercury Theatre on 01206 573948
or book on-line at www.mercurytheatre.co.uk.
Other nearby properties:
14. Columbine Hall
24. High Hall