NHER 46473 (Building record) - The Church Rooms, Camping Land

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Summary

The Church Rooms was originally built as a National School by William Donthorn in 1838. In the 20th century it was converted into a church hall. The building is of cut flint with brick dressings, and has gabled slate roofs. In the southern section there is a tall arched four-light Perpendicular style window through both storeys, and in the gable is an inscription that reads: 'Swaffham National School 1838'.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II) 1269668: THE CHURCH ROOMS

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Map sheet	TF80NW
Civil Parish	SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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January 1973. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"The Church Rooms, Camping Land.
Albert Terrace, former Swaffham National School.
National school, now church hall. 1838, converted 20th century. By William Donthorn. Cut flint with brick dressings; slate roofs. Exterior: two storeys. Five-window range to south front: central gable over a four-light 20th century timber first-floor window."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
Amended by E. McDonald (HES), 11 November 2019.

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 685.
<S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1269668.

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Record last edited

Feb 23 2024 10:12AM