NHER 13491 (Building record) - Post medieval Barn
The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please contact us to consult the full record.
See also further guidance on using the Norfolk Heritage Explorer website.
Summary
A 17th century chequered brick barn, which was partly destroyed by lightning in 1993, and has since been restored. The barn is now used by the National Trust as a Visitor Centre.
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TG12NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BLICKLING, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Barn, 17th century, chequered brick, shaped gables, 2 storeys, upper windows are brick gratings.
Visited E. Rose (NAU) 22 March 1978.
Converted to National Trust Visitor Centre 1991.
June 1993.
Central part of upper storey destroyed by tornado.
See (S1) in file.
E. Rose (NLA) 11 June 1993.
Restored by May 1994.
E. Rose (NLA) 24 May 1994.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF49212 Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
- --- SNF58263 Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 407; Pl 88.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF179 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1993. Mystery blow hits barn roof. 11 June.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Find out more...(1)
Record last edited
Jun 22 2016 4:14PM