NHER 62412 (Building record) - 2 to 4 Guildhall Hill (including former library)

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Summary

This two-storey recessed block was built in 1837 by J. T. Patience and was originally the Norfolk and Norwich Subscription Library. It is built of yellow brick with masonry dressings and has long wings returning to the street-line.

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Location

Map sheet TG20NW
Civil Parish NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

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Nos 2 to 4 (consecutive) Guildhall Hill, including the former Norfolk and Norwich Subscription Library.
Previously recorded under NHER 101.

June 1972. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Former library, now Court Office and Shops. 1837 by J.T. Patience. Yellow brick with masonry dressings. Slate roofs. Recessed block with long wings returning to the street-line having four- and two-bay fronts. Two storeys. Single wide bay. Central double-door with tetrastyle Greek Doric portico with pediment. Three steps up."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
P. Watkins (HES), 21 November 2017. Amended by J. Cullis (HES), 22 January 2020.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 312.
  • --- Web Article: Norwich Evening News. 2024. Norwich City Council seeks investors in historic buildings. https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/24785034.norwich-city-council-seeks-investors-historic-buildings/. 30 December 2024.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1372794.

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Record last edited

Dec 30 2024 1:13PM

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