NHER 4001 (Building record) - 2 Surrey Street and adjoining cottages

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Summary

This terrace of early 19th century cottages includes a late 18th century public house known as the Olde Black Horse. The 19th century cottages are known to have been constructed using clay instead of mortar, with complete branches in the walls.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II) 1304588: 2 SURREY STREET

Location

Map sheet	TF51SE
Civil Parish	WIGGENHALL ST GERMANS, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Terrace of early 19th century cottages now restored and listed (S1).
Construction included clay used in place of mortar and complete branches in walls.
Cuttings (S2) in file.
E. Rose (NAU).

17 May 1976. Visit.
Brick cottages, some plastered, end one now cement rendered. Pantile roofs. One formerly an inn. Large chimneystacks. Roof levels vary.
E. Rose (NAU).

June 2012. Visit.
A detailed examination of this building revealed that the eastern part of the house is an addition. This building dates from the 17th century, and upstairs a rare surviving upper cruck is visible.
See (S3) for further information.
A. Cattermole (HES), 11 October 2012.

See also NHER 58136.

Associated Sources (6)

--- SNF10257 Photograph: N.
--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
--- SNF85349 Unpublished Document: Heywood, S. 2012. Ye Olde Black Horse, No. 2 Surrey Street, Wiggenhall St Germans.
<S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1304588.
<S2> SNF8433 Newspaper Article: The Times. 1975. [Article on the sale and restoration of a cottage in Wiggenhall St Germans]. 15 May.

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Record last edited

Dec 19 2017 4:36PM