NHER 24634 (Building record) - Manor House, Browston

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Summary

A former farmhouse and barn, now one dwelling. They were originally built in the early 17th century, and rebuilt in 1689 (there is a stone on the front with this date). The building is of brick, with a brick and flint plinth, and has a thatched roof. It is two storeys high, with a lobby entrance.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II) 1372931: THE MANOR HOUSE

Location

Map sheet	TG40SE
Civil Parish	BELTON WITH BROWSTON, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK

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Full Description

November 1954. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Farmhouse with attached barn, now converted into single house. Early 17th century, rebuilt 1689, restored and altered mid 20th century. Brick on brick and flint plinth. Thatched roof. Baffle entry plan. Two storeys. South front has irregular bay disposition...To left of door is a datestone N.R.S. 1689...Gabled roof. Rebuilt ridge stack left of centre and internal gable end stack to east: rectangular plinth carrying moulded base and two rebuilt octagonal flues. Eastern gable head is on moulded kneelers...One 19th-century and one 20th-century flat-topped single storey extensions.
Interior: Bridging beams and joists intact. Fireplace to east room is four-centred and enriched with roll and hollow mouldings, the jamb stops are tongue and barred."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
E. Rose (NAU) 14 July 1988. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 26 October 2022.

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF8336 Publication: Suckling, A. 1846. The History and Antiquities of the County of Suffolk with Genealogical and Architectural Notices of its Several Towns and Villages. Vol I. p 303.
<S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1372931.

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Belton with Browston (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Oct 27 2022 9:56AM