NHER 20891 (Building record) - The Old Rectory, 26 Gayton Road, Gaywood

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Summary

An early 18th century former rectory that was remodelled in the early 19th century. The east façade has a central pedimented bay, and the south front has a two-storey box window. There is evidence of the practice of ruddling and lining to the rear of the house.

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Location

Map sheet TF62SW
Ecclesiastical GAYWOOD, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK
Civil Parish KING’S LYNN, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Listed as mid to late 18th century, but suggested as about 1700 in (S1). Large 19th century additions. See (S1) giving detailed description.
E. Rose (NAU), 19 November 1984.

Revised (S2) dates to early 18th century with 19th century remodelling. Brick, east façade 2 storeys in three bays with centre bay projecting under pediment. 20th century porch. Sash windows. Platband between floors. South front has two storeyed bow window. North front has remains of brick diaper decoration. Hipped roof. Interior with ornate stick baluster staircase.
E. Rose (NLA), 7 December 2004.

[1] notes in addition that the rear of the property has been ruddled and lined (a technique where brickwork is coloured red and then the outline of bricks is pencilled on in white) at some date. This is therefore another example of this technique being used post 1650.
E. Rose (NLA), 27 February 2006.

  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1984. Teenagers' Home planned. 30 October.
  • --- Publication: Charles Hawkins. Sales Particulars.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • --- Unpublished Document: James, E.M.. 1984. Building Report. The Old Rectory, Gaywood. Building Report.
  • <S1> Unpublished Document: James, E.M.. 1984. Building Report.. Building Report.
  • <S2> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1219737.

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Record last edited

Nov 22 2018 4:07PM

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