NHER 36958 (Building record) - Orchard Cottage

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Summary

This post medieval timber framed house was probably built in the late 17th century and was extended and altered during the 18th century. In April 2003 the roof was destroyed in a fire.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TM19SE
Civil Parish FORNCETT, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Wash Lane, Forncett St Peter.

June 1981. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"17th century timber-frame cottage range. Plastered and with brick faced end walls. Thatched roof with gabled ends. Brick chimney stack off centre. One storey and attic. Two small wedge shaped dormers. 18th century or early 19th century casements and small sash. Three plank doors."
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.

February 2002. Visit.
Timber framed house of very late date. Probably a crude late 17th century core with extensions and alterations in the 18th century, including inserted upper floor and chimneystack.
See report (S2) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 19 February 2002.

April 2003. Visit.
Roof of house destroyed by fire.
See notes (S3) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 14 April 2003.

  • --- Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2003. Family escapes blaze. 8 April.
  • --- Photograph: Rose, E.. 2003. KJB 1-4.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1050348.
  • <S2> Unpublished Document: Rose, E. 2002. Building Report. Building Report.
  • <S3> Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 2003. Footnote to building report. Building Report.

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Record last edited

Apr 24 2020 5:20PM

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