NHER 48704 (Building record) - Hill Farmhouse

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Summary

This farmhouse is probably 17th to 18th century in origin, but was rebuilt in brick and painted in the early 19th century. It is two storeys high with an attic and has a black glazed pantile roof. The central doorcase has reeded pilasters and an entablature with a frieze. A projecting left hand wing gives the building an L-shape and is of plastered timber frame construction, mostly faced with brick.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II) 1373245: HILL FARMHOUSE

Location

Map sheet	TM19SW
Civil Parish	FORNCETT, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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June 1981. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Probably 17th/18th century in origin, rebuilt in early 19th century in brick, painted. Black glazed pantile roof with gabled ends. Central brick chimneystack. Two storeys and attic (attic window in gable ends). Two windows. Sashes with glazing bars."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
P. Aldridge (NLA), 7 September 2006. Amended by J. Cullis (HES), 15 January 2020.

March 2007. Building survey.
The remains of an earlier three bay farmhouse is evident from the internal tie beam. The shield chamfer stops and flat laid joists indicate a date of around 1600.
See (S2) for further details,
H. White, (NLA), 22 October 2009

Associated Sources (3)

--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1373245.
<S2> SNF72347 Unpublished Document: Mackie, K.. 2007. NHBG report. Hill farm, Forncett St Mary.

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Record last edited

Jan 15 2020 12:57PM