NHER 41660 (Building record) - The King's Head

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Summary

A public house, mentioned in documents of the late 17th century. It is a brick building, with extensions and alterations of various dates.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TM29NE
Civil Parish BROOKE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

September 1951. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Public House. 18th century. Colour-washed brick. Hipped pantile roof. Rectangular on plan with extensions to side and rear. Facade of 3 bays, 2 storeys and attic. Central glazed porch with over-light; 20th century porch. To either side of porch a tripartite sash with glazing bars and horns. Platband."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
Amended by P. Beers (HES), 12 October 2020.

(S2) identifies this with a King's Head mentioned in a mortgage of 1668, and again in 1697, and suggest the building is of this date with three rear wings of various later dates, extension of 1936, ground floor opened out 1985.
Very detailed description and history given.
See (S2) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 5 May 2005.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1170310.
  • <S2> Unpublished Document: Brooke Society. 1984. King's Head, Brooke.

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Record last edited

Oct 12 2020 6:57PM

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