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Drayton Lodge is a timber-framed building located in Norfolk, England, with origins in the medieval period. The structure exhibits characteristics typical of late medieval domestic architecture, with evidence of original timber framing surviving within later modifications and brick cladding. The building has been substantially altered over successive centuries, reflecting changing domestic needs and construction practices. As a listed ancient monument, Drayton Lodge represents an important example of vernacular building traditions in Norfolk and contributes to understanding the evolution of domestic architecture in the region.
Drayton Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003999. View the official record →
Drayton Lodge is a timber-framed building located in Norfolk, England, with origins in the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003999.
Drayton Lodge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003999.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cringleford Bridge (7.3 km), Two tumuli, Eaton Heath (7.6 km), Two tumuli in Big Wood (8.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Drayton Lodge's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Drayton Lodge stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.