Shropham Hall is an early Georgian country house in Shropham in the county of

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. It was completed by 1729 for John Barker, later

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. It was later the home of Sir Edward Grogan, 2nd Baronet. The hall is listed Grade II on the

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References

*''Country Life'' article 24 February 2005, ''Pevsner Norfolk 2: North-west and South'' 1999, ''Burke's and Savills Guide to Country Houses: Volume III - East Anglia'' 1981

External links

''Country Life'' article
1729 establishments in England Breckland District Country houses in Norfolk Georgian architecture in England Grade II listed buildings in Norfolk Grade II listed houses Houses completed in 1729 {{Norfolk-struct-stub