NHER 10644 (Building record) - All Hallows Community
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM39SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DITCHINGHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
West and north wings 1858. East and south wings 1864.
Sisters House 1876.
Chapel extended 1893.
New buildings 1955.
This was built as a house of mercy for fallen women on the lines of Clewer, by Henry Woodyer.
It was originally at Shipmeadow.
(S1) suggests the cruciform plan may be religious or may be inspired by John Browne's Norfolk workhouses.
The exact dates are; Foundation stone laid 1856; opened 1859 at St Michael's. East and south wings added 1864, Lodge and gate 1859, orphanage added between 1862 and 1864; later a school added. (S1).
Newspaper cuttings (S2), (S3) and architect's plans 1999 (S4) in file.
E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (8)
- --- SNF13615 Aerial Photograph: TM3392 ABW-ABZ.
- --- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 304.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF50477 Publication: Elliot, J. (ed). 2001. Henry Woodyer, Gentleman Architect.
- <S2> SNF392 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1976. Bell turret 'good as old'. 15 April.
- <S3> SNF58678 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1996. Sisterhood 'scandalous' in an era of prejudice. 8 November.
- <S4> SNF49212 Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
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Record last edited
Apr 11 2017 10:26AM