NHER 12730 (Building record) - Old Bakehouse

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Summary

An old bakehouse, now converted, the east gable wall of which is 16th or 17th century in date. The rest of the building is 19th century, although imitating the earlier style.

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Map sheet TG12NW
Civil Parish HEYDON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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17 August 1977. Visit.
Old bakehouse.
East gable wall original with chequerwork, 16th or 17th century.
Stepped gable above is a 19th century restoration or replacement.
This probably also applies to the unusual stepped dentils on the eaves of the façade (they are identical to those on some of the 19th century park lodges).
Classical doorcase.
Rear parallel section of house added in the 19th century in imitation of the old style.
Now rented as a cottage from Heydon Estates.
Excellent condition.
E. Rose (NAU), 17 August 1977.

  • --- Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1995. TG 1127AM - AN, AT - ABN.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

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Record last edited

Jan 26 2011 2:34PM

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