NHER 26499 (Building record) - Part of the Maids Head Hotel Complex, Wensum Street
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Summary
This building forms part of the Maids Head Hotel complex. It is constructed of red bricks laid in English Bond, and is orientated at right-angles to, and away from, Wensum Street. Dating to the 18th century, the internal structure has been altered in the 19th century. The ground floor is now one large open space, and two thirds of the way along the building there are two decorative cast iron columns which were inserted when the stack was removed.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1998. Building Survey.
Evaluation of various buildings that form part of the Maids Head Hotel complex.
Building behind Wensum Street:
Interesting 18th century building, altered in 19th century and illustrating old court pattern.
See report (S1) for further details.
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 20 October 1998.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF71341 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2008. Uncertain future for City Hotel. 5 December.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF66834 Unpublished Contractor Report: Smith, R. 1998. The Maid's Head Hotel. A Report on the Buildings on the Site Bounded by Wensum Street, Quay Side and Pigg Lane. Robert Smith.
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Record last edited
Mar 26 2015 2:02PM