NHER 34415 (Building record) - Quaker Farmhouse

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Summary

This farmhouse dates to 1642 and is constructed from a repaired and underbuilt timber frame with visible wallposts and wallplate. It has two storeys and an attic, with the entrance positioned centrally. There is a pentise along the length of the façade and small blocked windows with hoodmoulds in the gable walls. This property was said to have been a Quaker Meeting House in the late 17th century. In 1999 a wall painting of 'blank verse prayer' was found behind six layers of wallpaper in the bathroom.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II*) 1050729: QUAKER FARMHOUSE

Location

Map sheet	TG10NW
Civil Parish	WRAMPLINGHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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November 1959. Listed, Grade II*.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Farmhouse dated 1642 in vitrified headers on north gable. Repaired and underbuilt timber frame with visible wallposts and wallplate. Returned brick and gable ends. Two storeys and attic, three bay frame. Central doorframe, ovolo and ogee moulded with large stops. Original ovolo mullioned windows with metal casements."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
Amended by P. Beers (HES), 21 April 2020.

1999.
Report on wall painting of 'blank verse prayer' found behind six layers of wallpaper in bathroom.
Information from member of the public [1].
E. Rose (NLA) 28 April 1999.

Associated Sources (5)

--- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. pp 789-790.
--- SNF61078 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2006. Living with history. 27 January.
--- SNF86014 Recording Form: Heywood, S. 1998. Norfolk County Council Site Visit Record - Quaker Farmhouse, Wramplingham.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1050729.

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Wramplingham (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Apr 21 2020 4:02PM