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Nork House
This residence was built in 1740 by Sir Christopher Buckle.
In later years, it underwent considerable alteration when owned by the 6th and 7th Earl of Egmont and subsequently, Mr and Mrs Colman.
The picture was probably taken in the 1920s. Sadly there is nothing left of the property now except a mound of earth in Nork Park.
Picture added on 24 October 2009 at 11:41
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Nork House
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Hello does anyone know how this building was destroyed, such a shame.
Note from LNW: Nork is not my speciality but my understanding is that when the estate was put up for sale no one came forward to purchase the property, so the whole estate was sold to developers.
Note from LNW: Nork is not my speciality but my understanding is that when the estate was put up for sale no one came forward to purchase the property, so the whole estate was sold to developers.
Added by Declan latham on 16 September 2017
Are there any other pictures of Nork House or architects drawing?
Note from LNW: Yes, there are several held by the Banstead History Centre.
Note from LNW: Yes, there are several held by the Banstead History Centre.
Added by Mr N Hodkinson Chairman Nork Community Association on 20 September 2018
I would love to see plans for this house. Are there any remaining?
Reply from LNW: I will make some enquiries. UPDATE 4 May: Details sent privately.
Reply from LNW: I will make some enquiries. UPDATE 4 May: Details sent privately.
Added by Ruth Parmiter on 02 May 2020
Many many thanks for the information you have sent to me.
Absolutely fascinating!
Is there any written material on the people who resided at the house, the Ardens, the Colmans and their families and associates who would visit the house? I am interested in researching the House and family trees connected. I would like to write a novel.
Any help would be appreciated!
Reply from LNW: Ruth If you search for Nork House and the surnames you mention on both this site and the main BHRG website you will find more information readily available.
Many thanks,
Ruth Parmiter
Absolutely fascinating!
Is there any written material on the people who resided at the house, the Ardens, the Colmans and their families and associates who would visit the house? I am interested in researching the House and family trees connected. I would like to write a novel.
Any help would be appreciated!
Reply from LNW: Ruth If you search for Nork House and the surnames you mention on both this site and the main BHRG website you will find more information readily available.
Many thanks,
Ruth Parmiter
Added by Ruth Parmiter on 04 May 2020
The Colmans (Colemans Mustard family) used to race trotting horses and their stables were taken on the sale of the property by Kinlochs, who used the inside training arena for storage. Some of the stables were attached to and around the outside of the building.
Added by Heather Lee on 19 August 2026
Nork
At the entrance to The Park, off of The Drive, on the right were several stables and a cobbled courtyard. Although the `camp` was ringed with barbed wire, they left a gap nearest to Tattenham Way so that easy access was made for the shops!!