NHER 15641 (Monument record) - Possible post medieval guild hall

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Summary

This large two storey building has an upper storey with decorative 16th century brickwork. There are four blocked windows. The lower storey is built of flint. There is a row of decorative terracotta panels depicting lions and roses between the two storeys. The building is said locally to be a guildhall.

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Location

Map sheet TF93NW
Civil Parish WALSINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

15 January 1980. Visit. Possible Guildhall.
Two storey building, of large size. Upper storey on west of 16th century brickwork with diaper pattern. Four blocked windows, two large and two small set alternately, one blocked in flintwork. Lower storey of flint with a large ten light
window, blocked up but retaining its wooden frame and mullions. Other windows and door blocked in brick. Along join between flint and brickwork is a course of moulded bricks shaped like 'C's projecting from the walls, and below them terracotta panels of lions, roses etc. Compare buildings such as Great Snoring Rectory. Said locally to be a guildhall.
E. Rose (NAU), 15 January 1980.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

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Record last edited

Jan 18 2006 9:21AM

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