NHER 33481 (Building record) - Village Hall, North Lane

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Summary

The Village Hall began life as a farmhouse in the 17th century. Around 1850 it was altered and became a school, and it has since been altered to form a single storey hall. There is a blocked 17th century window in the western gable, and two rectangular brick dressed 17th century windows on the first floor.

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Location

Map sheet TF93SE
Civil Parish THURSFORD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

March 1984. Listed, Grade II.
Village Hall, former school, originally a house. 17th century with 19th century details. Flint with brick dressings, red brick south wall; red and black glazed pantiles. Two storeys, now arranged as single storey hall. West gable has 17th century blocked two-light mullioned window at centre, and large 19th century school window; 19th century lancet in top. North front has blocked ground and first floor rectangular brick dressed 17th century windows and two 19th century porches; Gothic doors. Two eaves stacks. South wall with 19th century windows. Interior with 19th century fireplace.
Information from (S1).

Seen only in passing by E.Rose 1 March 1998 but description basically accurate.
Though 'listed for group value only' this building clearly has archaeological importance.
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 2 March 1998.

July 2009. Norfolk Rural Schools Survey.
See (S2).
S. Howard (HES), 24 October 2011.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 697.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1373779.
  • <S2> Unpublished Document: Wade Martin, S.. 2010. Norfolk Rural Schools Survey Form. Thursford School, Thursford, Norfolk.. July.

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Record last edited

Jul 24 2018 3:27PM

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