NHER 19429 (Building record) - Old Rectory

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Summary

This 14th century hall house was completely reconstructed in the late 17th century, before being remodelled in the 18th century. The timber-framed core lies behind rendered clay lump. The porch is a late addition dating to around 1900 but one of the earliest features is the timber-framed wall in the old kitchen which may be of mid 14th century date. The building's two central bays have formed doorways with trefoiled arches and punched spandrels. Inside, there is a 17th century fireplace in the dining room.

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Location

Map sheet TL99SE
Civil Parish SNETTERTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

November 1983. Listed, Grade II.
14th century hall house, completely reconstructed in late 17th century, remodelled 18th century. Timber framed core behind rendered clay lump. Porch of about 1900, south internal gable chimneystack and rebuilt offcentre 17th century chimneystack. Timber framed wall in old kitchen of four bays, possibly mid 14th century. Service door from screens passage. Heavy scantling with principal posts arch braced in side bays. Two central bays formed doorways with trefoiled arches and punched spandrels. Cross frame survives on first floor level, tension braced in three tiers. Remains of 17th century diamond mullioned window at rear upper. 17th century fireplace in dining room. Replaced roof.
Information from (S1).
E. Rose (NAU) 16 August 1983.

Press cutting (S2) in file.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 654.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1248430.
  • <S2> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1991. [Sale advertisement for The Old Rectory, Snetterton]. 25 October.

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Record last edited

Jan 16 2018 3:42PM

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