Rougham Hall, Feb 11, 2011.

Rougham Hall lies close to the A14 in Suffolk and it's neighbour is Bury St. Edmunds. It was built around 1690 with additions in 1878 and 1906 by the Agnew family. The hall was taken over by the British Army who used it during World War II alongside a small airbase which lies close by (now and industril estate with some WWII buildings remaining). It was this act which put events into place that would see the hall being bombed by a stray German bomb that was meant for the airbase. It's believed that a 2000lb bomb exploded in the courtyard destroying the foundations and causing chimneys,the roof and walls.

At the time of writing (February 2011), the spectacular ruins have succumbed to Nature with trees and ivy taking over the existing fabric of the building.

What a lovely building. I especially like the 7th(?) photo down, of the fireplace.

Thanks , this place is very special.

Feb 11?

Time traveler as well as explorer now eh?

Nice one! Glad you got to see it, she's a beaut' isn't she!

I was gobsmacked ta how beautiful she was Urban, what a place.

I need to go to this place, nice photos, liked the ones on Urban X's website too.

I think it's the way that the plants are taking over that makes it so different

Hello Black Shuck, long time no speak mate. That is one hell of a fantastic find, and is in suprisingly good nick considering! Really great site and photos mate, well done that man!

Great Photo's Black Shuck,
I should have visited this place when I was based at Haughley.

Oh wow. This is really lovely

We had a great explore that day with Shucky, The Explorer Kid and Labb - and the rain stayed away as well!!! I really enjoyed this place and list it as one of my favourites.

Thought I might add some of my snaps as well - I've been experimenting with HDR so for those that don't like HDR, I do know you don't like it ;-)

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Fabulous place and pics, guys. Love the Italianate style...in fact it looks a bit like Stallington Hall (Stoke-on-Trent) in a few of the photos.
Nice one.

TK421 said:

Hello Black Shuck, long time no speak mate. That is one hell of a fantastic find, and is in suprisingly good nick considering! Really great site and photos mate, well done that man!

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Thanks TK this was a very beautiful location.

Winch It In said:

Great Photo's Black Shuck,
I should have visited this place when I was based at Haughley.

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Thanks Winch, it has an Orangery as well.!!

what an impressive building boys, great stuff

Thanks Jonney it was something special.

I love it..nice find BS.

klempner69 said:

I love it..nice find BS.

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When you takin me there Stu

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I love it..nice find BS.

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Thanks Klemp, more to come from me VERY soon. I am on my travels again.

Awesome place!