Boyland Common

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Boyland Common
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Boyland Common
Location within Norfolk
OS grid reference TM0884
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
List of places
UK
England
Norfolk
52°25′N1°03′E / 52.41°N 01.05°E / 52.41; 01.05
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Barn at Boyland Common

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.

References

  1. Old Boyland Hall, Bressingham, British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 2015-11-11.