NHER 26362 (Building record) - 8 Orford Hill

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Summary

This former house is now two shops. It dates to the late 18th century with a 17th century rear block. It is built from brick and stucco and is laid out in three bays. There are sash windows throughout with glazing bars and flat rubbed brick arches with scroll keystone. The roof has a moulded cornice beneath a parapet with a central statue plinth. The first floor has original ceiling beams.

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Location

Map sheet TG20NW
Civil Parish NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

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17th century range at right angles to street behind 19th century block on street. Original first floor ceiling beams and roof and one dormer on east side.
R. Smith.

February 1954. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Former house now 2 shops. Late C18 with C17 rear block. Brick and stucco. Roof not visible. 3 storeys. 3 bays. Horizontal rustication to left-side and plain shopfront with consoles and fascia to right-side. Sash windows throughout with glazing bars and flat rubbed brick arches with scroll keystone."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
A. Cattermole (NLA), 16 August 2010. Amended by P. Beers (HES), 26 March 2020.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 310.
  • --- Thesis: Smith, R. 1990. An Architectural History of Norwich Buildings, c. 1200 - 1700. Unpublished Thesis. p 423.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1051933.

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Record last edited

Mar 26 2020 5:10PM

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