NHER 13865 (Building record) - Old Rectory
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TM39NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHEDGRAVE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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19 July 1978. Visited.
Originally a medieval hall house, two upper floors inserted in 17th century making it house of five bays, two of these on additional north to south wing at east. Four dormers in roof. Angle pilasters topped by balls. Chimney stack added on east, central one rebuilt. 19th century additions in brick on north and east. Georgian doorcase on south. Blue pantiles. Formerly home of richest weaver in Norfolk - informant, owner.
E. Rose (NAU), 19 July 1978.
(S1) Grade II 1988 dates as 17th century 'of brick encasing earlier timber frame' - it is not clear whether this is meant to imply the frame dates from before the 17th century. Cruciform plan, part double pile to north. Good staircase of around 1680.
E. Rose (NAU), 9 August 1989.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 263.
- --- SNF72454 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2009. Volumes of character in this fascinating house of books. 13 November.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1050524.
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Record last edited
Aug 29 2018 3:23PM