NHER 21918 (Building record) - Hassocks

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Summary

This timber framed three cell lobby entrance house was probably built in the mid 17th century. The brick crosswing dates to the late 17th century. Inside the crosswing is very elaborate with panelling and a staircase. The cross wing has been reduced in height. The house was extended in 1919.

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Location

Map sheet TL99NW
Civil Parish MERTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

Timber framed three cell lobby entrance house, probably mid 17th century with some unusual details, and crosswing of late 17th century in brick, very elaborate with panelling and staircase; later reduced in height. Extensions 1919.
See (S1) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 24 July 1995.

[1] has been quoted as saying the building was once a workhouse but the evidence is not known.
E. Rose (NLA), 20 January 1997.

  • --- Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1305065.
  • --- Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 536.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 1995. Building Report.. Building Report.

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Record last edited

Jul 18 2018 4:06PM

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