NHER 39339 (Building record) - Gothic House, Old King's Head Yard, Magdalen Street

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Summary

Gothick House is an early 19th century house which was renovated in the 20th century with a 20th century two-storey extension added at right-angles to the main facade. This brick building has a slate roof and is positioned at right-angles to, and away from, the street line in the yard. Inside, there is are pretty chinoiserie door surrounds to the staircase hall.

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Location

Map sheet TG20NW
Civil Parish NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

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Gothic House, Old King's Head Yard, Magdalen Street.

1972. Listed Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Gothick House, King's Head Yard, Magdalen Street.
House. Early 19th century. Renovated 20th century with 20th century two-storey extension at right-angles to main facade. Brick with slate roof. At right-angles to and away from street line in yard. North elevation:- three storeys. Three bays."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 01 December 2017. Amended by P. Beers (HES), 19 June 2020.

November 1974. Building Survey.
Exterior examined by Royal Commission (not entered).
See report (S2) for further details.
Previously recorded (erroneously) under NHER 26450.
P. Watkins (HES), 16 January 2017.

House, listed as of around 1820 but older (?18th century) work in north wall.
Fine staircase hall.
See notes in file (S3).
E. Rose (NLA), 16 April 2003.

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  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1218998.
  • <S2> Unpublished Report: Taylor, R. and Richmond, H. 1974. Rear of King's Head Passage, Magdalen St., Norwich. Building Report.
  • <S3> Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 1997. Building Notes.

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Record last edited

Jun 19 2020 8:21PM

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