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## De Vere House
De Vere House in Lavenham, Suffolk, traces its origins to the 15th century, initially serving as a hall house set back from Water Street. Following the culverting of a watercourse around 1520, the house was extended forward, incorporating cross wings at both ends and a new hall with an enclosed porch. The eastern cross wing remains intact, while the western wing was demolished and rebuilt in the 1920s. Notably, the house features a 15th-century front door adorned with carved huntsmen and heraldic symbols associated with John de Vere, the 13th Earl of Oxford. In the 1920s, the building faced demolition, but public outcry led to its preservation and partial reconstruction. Today, De Vere House stands as a Grade I listed property, reflecting the architectural and historical significance of Lavenham's medieval heritage. (historicengland.org.uk)
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