Quy Hall

Country House. Probably dating to the late 15th century, with alterations through the 18th century and a significant remodelling in 1868-70. The architect of the 1868-70 remodelling was W. White. Built of red and yellow gault brick with red plain tile roofs and patterned ridge tiles, it features limestone dressings. The building is two storeys and retains an H-plan, reflecting the layout of the original late 15th/16th century house and a 17th century north gallery. The north facade is a reconstruction, designed to resemble the original elevation. The garden elevation was redesigned, removing early 19th century octagonal corner turrets and adding a service range to the east. There is chequered brick patterning to the cross-wing gables, three gables to the central range, and three service range gables. Brick bands horizontally link the facade. Two side stacks to the west feature crow-steps and patterned shafts. Six internal or ridge stacks are present, also with brick banding. The windows are mostly two-, three- and four-light casements with ovolo-moulded stone mullions on the first floor, and correspond with eight ground floor casement windows with transoms; four include garden doors.

The interior, largely unchanged since the 1870s, possesses fine detailing and features painted decoration, likely by Thomas Gambier Parry, in the drawing room, dining room, and library. Surviving elements of earlier periods include 15th century roof trusses in the south front roof and 17th century trusses and coupled rafters in the north front roof. 18th century doors remain in the dining room. The gallery and staircase hall has a particularly fine staircase designed by White, as do a series of fireplaces throughout the house, a secondary staircase, and other joinery including doorcases and window shutters. Many contemporary fittings are retained in the service rooms.

The house retains features illustrating its long history and has remained largely unaltered since the very fine late 19th century remodelling, which included outstanding painted decoration. Gambier Parry resided nearby while working on Ely Cathedral; this is a rare secular example of his style.