NHER 20141 (Building record) - Chequers Farm
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Summary
A mid 16th century timber framed house, with later alterations. Original wall paintings of a dog, possibly part of a larger hunting scene, have been found inside the house.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM08NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BANHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Timber framed house with contemporary outbuilding, published in (S1) as around 1575; but could well be older, around 1540. Wall paintings of a dog and a hunting scene have been found.
E. Rose (NAU) 12 March 1984.
See report in file, (S2).
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF97838 Collection: Norfolk Historic Environment Record Staff. 1975-[2000]. HER Record Notes. Norfolk Historic Environment Service.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF6384 Article in Serial: Hewitt, C. 1970. Some East Anglian Prototypes for early timber houses in America. Post-Medieval Archaeology. Vol III (for 1969), pp 100-121. pp 101-102.
- <S2> SNF53183 Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 1987. Building Report.. Building Report.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (1)
- WALL PAINTING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Mar 18 2016 1:30PM