NHER 24607 (Building record) - Chequers Inn, Griston Road
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TL99NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THOMPSON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
August 1983. Listed, Grade II.
Mid 16th century core, fabric 17th-18th century. Timber-framed, clay lump and brick infill, brick and flint plinth. Thatched. One storey and attic. Four stacks including external one on south gable. North gable 18th century tumbled brick. South room 18th century, both with spine beams, central with chamfer stops. Winder staircase by north gable. Butt purlin roof. Pantile outshut.
See (S1) for the complete listing details.
Advertisement in EDP (S2) states inn is reputed to date to the 1300s and is mostly 16th century and that a 'mason's mark dated 1661 has been found in the cellar'. Photo of south room confirms Listing's (S1) 18th century date for this end.
E. Rose (NAU), 29 June 1988.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 723.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1076808.
- <S2> SNF3311 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1988. Historic pub is renovated. 22 June.
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Record last edited
Jul 7 2017 11:27AM