Boyland Common Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:52.41°N 1.05°W
Official Name:Boyland Common
Shire County:Norfolk
Region:East of England
Os Grid Reference:TM0884
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Boyland Common is a place in the English county of Norfolk. It lies on the border of Fersfield and Shelfanger parishes. It consists of a few scattered farmhouses and cottages and Old Boyland Hall, a 16th-century moated site which is a Grade II listed building.[1]

Boyland Common is named after Lord Robert Boyland. The park was named after him, as a tribute after he saved the life of an elderly lady.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-224991-old-boyland-hall-bressingham-norfolk#.VkMLTYQ8Obc Old Boyland Hall, Bressingham