NHER 35920 (Building record) - The Old Messuage, Church Lane

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Summary

The Old Messuage is a timber-framed house of the early 17th century. It has a three cell design and is two storeys high. It was heightened in the mid 17th century and given ornate carving, with a hall chamber fireplace added slightly later. In the 18th century it was reduced in length, and it was subdivided in the 19th century and much altered in the 20th century.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TM39NW
Civil Parish THWAITE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

February 1991. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"House. Probably 17th century. Timber framed, partly brick faced. Glazed black pantile roof. 3-cell plan with 18th century brick range at right angles to rear. Facade of 3 bays, 2 storeys. 19/20th century brick 4-centred arch doorway to left hand bay. 19th century gabled porch to centre bay."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
Amended by P. Beers (HES), 24 April 2020.

Timber framed house of the early 17th century; three cell, two storey with stack. Heightened in the mid 17th century with ornate carving. Hall chamber fireplace slightly later. Reduced in length in 18th century, subdivided in 19th century, much altered in 20th century.
See report (S2) in file.
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 2 February 2001.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • --- Unpublished Document: 2000. Design Statement for The Olde Messuage, Thwaite St Mary, Suffolk.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1051107.
  • <S2> Unpublished Document: Rose, E. (NLA). 2001. Building Report.. Building Report.

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Record last edited

Apr 24 2020 4:51PM

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