NHER 26231 (Building record) - Even Nos 44 to 48 Magdalen Street

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Summary

No 44 was originally constructed in the 16th century, and refaced in the mid 18th century with 20th rebuilding and alterations. Nos 46 and 48 are believed to date to the 17th century, and share the same 18th century red brick façade as No 44.

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Location

Map sheet TG20NW
Civil Parish NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

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Even Nos 44 to 48 Magdalen Street.

1954. Listed Grade II.
No 44 listed seperately from Nos 46 and 48. Former use unknown now office. 16th century refaced in mid 18th century with 20th rebuilding and alterations. Red brick. Roof not visible. Three storeys. Five bays with end pilasters. Central door with five steps up. Two tuscan columns on either side of a semi-circular arch with keystone in the form of a female head. Pediment with a triglyph and paterae frieze. Venetian windows above doorway. 20th century sash windows. Parapet and heavy stringcourse.
Information from (S1).
Nos 46 and 48 are listed as 17th century with 18th century refacing but no interior details given, as the facade is clearly one with No 44 though subsidiary to it; it also has end pilasters, and shop front with two doorways, all with arched glazing bars.
See file for photographs taken in 1959 (S2).
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 24 February 1998. Amended by P. Watkins (HES),

1970s. Building Survey.
Survey of 44, 46 and 48 Magdalen Street by Royal Commission.
See report (S3) for further details.
P. Watkins (HES), 16 January 2017.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 283.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entries 1051196 and 1291696.
  • <S2> Photograph: M. & S. Gooch. 1959. Photographs of the Magdalen Street Scheme.
  • <S3> Unpublished Report: Taylor, R. and Richmond, H. 1970s. 44, 46, 48 Magdalen Street. Building Report.

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Oct 9 2024 9:37AM

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