NHER 10215 (Monument record) - Site of Chimneys Farm
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Summary
It is recorded that a 16th or 17th century building with spectacular star-topped chimneys was situated at Chimneys Farm. It was demolished in 1978 or 1979 after planning permission was granted on appeal.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM29SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | TOPCROFT, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Noted as 16th or 17th century with great star topped chimneys by (S1).
Demolished in 1978 or 1979 after planning permission granted on appeal. Grain siloes had been built against rear wall.
Condition that materials be preserved for reuse rejected by inspector. Not known if any materials were in fact salvaged.
Informant [1].
Newspaper article (S2) in file.
E. Rose (NAU), 6 March 1986.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF99169 Designation: Norfolk District Councils. [Various]. Application for Listed Building Consent. Consent. NHER10215.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 739.
- <S2> SNF3452 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1978. Plea to move old chimney house. 24 May.
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Record last edited
Jul 18 2018 11:46AM