NHER 18391 (Building record) - Orchard Farm house and barn

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Summary

Orchard Farm is a 17th century house and barn, forming one building aligned east to west. The barn was converted to a two storey dwelling at some date before 2004, with the cart doors boarded over. There is a small 18th century extension to the north.

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Location

Map sheet TM28NW
Civil Parish PULHAM MARKET, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

1982. Site visit.
House and barn, forming one building aligned east to west.
Clay lump barn at east end has upper hayloft or servants floor. Said by South Norfolk District Council to have 'old' window in east gable [1].This gable has had studwork exposed above wallplate which is supported on massive inverted arched braces. Two-storey house adjoining is rough cast, but in east gable wall the midwall beam has been revealed and may be reused. Exterior only seen.
Date of barn early 17th century?
E. Rose (NAU), 23 September 1982.

(S1) notes as 17th century house and barn with small 18th century extension. No internal details given.
E. Rose (NAU), 26 October 1998.

The 18th century extension is meant to be the area north of the farmhouse. The barn was converted to a two storey dwelling at some date before 2004, with the cart doors boarded over.
Plans and elevations (S2) in secondary file.
E. Rose (NLA), 5 March 2004.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • --- Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 1982. Building Report.. Building Report.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1373305.
  • <S2> Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.

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Record last edited

Oct 6 2017 1:48PM

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