NHER 28491 (Building record) - Bishop's House, 71-77 (odd) Lynn Road

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Originally one building, reputedly with a core of 1487, this presently appears to be 16th century with later alterations. It is faced in brown brick, two storeys high with attics and has three gables, the central one of which is over a former porch. Two modern shop frontages have been inserted.

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Map sheet TF62SW
Ecclesiastical GAYWOOD, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK
Civil Parish KING’S LYNN, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Originally one building. Reputedly with a core of 1487, present appearance 16th century. Brown brick, two storeys and attic; windows mostly modern. Three gables, central example over former porch. Moulded brick string course at upper floor level. Brick pediments over windows. Two modern shop frontages inserted.
On interior, mullioned window revealed and displayed.
Information from (S1)
Building seen only in passing by E. Rose (NLA), but description appears accurate and building in good condition
E. Rose (NLA), 10 October 1991.

Revised listing (S1) calls Bishop's Terrace (1993). Same external description but dates only to 16th century. States no features of interest inside, so what happened to the mullioned window?
E. Rose (NLA), 12 March 1999.

Press cuttings (S2) and (S3) in file.

March 2011. Planning Application.
An application was made to erect a single storey extension to the existing building.
See (S4).
Z. Dack (HES), 12 April 2011.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 355.
  • --- Photograph: 1992. 71-77, Lynn Road, Gaywood, Bishops House. Print.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1195429.
  • <S2> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1994. Listed building is deteriorating. 10 September.
  • <S3> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1995. Pictures of everyday life two centuries ago. 24 June.
  • <S4> Unpublished Document: 2011. Planning Application.

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May 10 2019 2:30PM

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