Sweet Hall, Colonial plantation house in King William County, Virginia.
The T-shaped brick dwelling features a five-bay front facade, paired T-shaped chimneys, and a symmetrical layout along the Pamunkey River banks.
Constructed in the early 1700s for Thomas Claiborne, grandson of Colonial Secretary William Claiborne, Sweet Hall served as a central point for river ferry operations.
The property reflects the evolution of Virginia's colonial architecture, combining English building techniques with local adaptations in its pre-Georgian design.
The private residence stands as a protected landmark on the National Register of Historic Places since 1977, with limited public access.
The structure remains the only house in Virginia with upper cruck roof framing, utilizing curved timber supports in a medieval English construction method.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 37.57000,-76.90310
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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