NHER 26225 (Building record) - 20 Westlegate

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Summary

This property was formerly the Light Horseman public house but is now offices. It dates the late 16th/early 17th century with 20th century alterations and rear additions. The ground floor is constructed from flint and brick but the first floor is timber framed. The roof is thatched and includes an attic. There is a central five-light frieze window at first floor level and the dormer gable has a three-light casement window.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TG20NW
Civil Parish NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

Map

February 1954. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Formerly the Light Horseman, known as the 'Barking Dickey' Inn, now offices. Late 16th/early 17th century with 20th century alterations and rear additions. Flint and brick ground floor and timber frame first floor both rendered. Thatch roof. Two storeys and attic, jettied at first floor. Single bay."
Information from (S3).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S3) for the current listing details.
R. Smith. Amended by P. Beers (HES), 17 March 2020.

1970s or 80s. Norwich Survey.
See (S1) for (S2).
T.E. Miller (NLA) 16 March 2006.

  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2012. Green light for revamp of eyesore. 18 May.
  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2013. Fire at historic building in city 'suspicious'. 15 July.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Thesis: Smith, R. 1990. An Architectural History of Norwich Buildings, c. 1200 - 1700. Unpublished Thesis. p 434.
  • <S2> Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. pp 306-307.
  • <S3> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1051796.
  • <S4> Illustration: John and Michael Chaplin Chartered Architects. 1964?. Undated architectural plans and elevations of 20 Westlegate.

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Record last edited

Mar 17 2020 3:30PM

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