NHER 12515 (Building record) - Orangery (now village hall)

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Summary

This orangery was built in the late 18th century. It has five bays with Ionic pilasters making an impressive south façade. A shallow stone-paved area in front of the building is said to have been a skating rink. The building is now used as a village hall.

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  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG21SW
Civil Parish OLD CATTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

18 May 1977. Visit.
Late 18th century, five bays south facade with Ionic pilasters, plain timber cornice and entablature. 20th century windows now inserted. Shallow stone paved area said to be skating rink. Attached on north is late Model Farm House. Building in poor condition.
E. Rose (NAU), 17th May 1977.

Further information from (S1) 1984.

Informant [1] reports that workmen replacing the floor in early 1984 told her of 'ancient circular stone foundations' they had found, but she did not see these.
E. Rose (NAU), 17 April 1984.

  • --- Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
  • --- Illustration: Milligan, W. 1988. Sketch of a post-Roman pottery vessel. Paper. Not to scale.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1050908.

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Record last edited

Jul 24 2017 2:23PM

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