NHER 12601 (Building record) - Beehive Lodge
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TG11SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COSTESSEY, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
July 1977. Visit.
Former lodge of Costessey Park.
Round, brick, two storeys thatched with central chimneys, tree trunks supporting eaves. Pointed windows. Thatched extension. Early 19th century. Excellent condition.
E. Rose (NAU), 13 July 1977.
March 1997.
According to (S1) (copy in file), the lodge dates from the 1790s. The wings are 20th century additions; see old photographs in the article.
E. Rose (NLA), 14 March 1997.
December 2004.
See newspaper cutting (S2) in file. This article states that this was built as a gatehouse for Costessey Park in 1793.
A. Cattermole (NLA), 8 December 2004.
September 2005.
In gothick style. Colourwashed brick with thatched roof. Two storeys, eight bays.
See (S3).
D. Robertson (NLA), 12 September 2005.
Associated Sources (8)
- --- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 272.
- --- SNF57626 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. [Sale advertisements for Beehive Lodge].
- --- SNF57625 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1999. Country cottage with a view - or two. 6 July.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF3027 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1997. Cottage set to create a buzz in the market. 14 March.
- <S2> SNF55028 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2004. 'Dream home' facing northern road threat. 6 December.
- <S3> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
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Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Apr 22 2016 12:46PM