NHER 39686 (Building record) - 11 High Street

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Summary

This early 17th-century house has a rear range with a stack. The street range was mostly rebuilt in the mid 18th century. The rear range roof was then raised and there have been several later alterations. The rear range is said to be the town's first theatre.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TF60SW
Civil Parish DOWNHAM MARKET, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

November 1972. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Probably 17th century altered…two storey, three windows, steep roof now with slates, brick painted, part with floor band. Three flush frame sash windows now with centre glazing bars only. 19th-century wood shop front, left, three-centred vehicle archway, right, with key...
Nos 13 to 19 (odd) [NHERs 46781, 40232, 40231 and 40230] form a group with Nos 11 to 13 (consec) Market Place [NHERs 39686, 39687 and 46781]."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
This listing designation also covers the adjacent building, 12 Market Place, which is recorded separately as NHER 39687.
P. Watkins (HES), 18 July 2022.

September 2003. Field Observation
Early 17th century house; rear range with stack, some beams visible. Street range mostly rebuilt mid 18th century. Rear range roof later raised; later alterations.
See report (S2) for further details.
E. Rose (NLA), 24 September 2003.

A ruinous rear wing is said to be the remains of the town's first theatre.
See photograph (S3) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 7 February 2005.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 310.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S2> Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 2003. Building Report.. Building Report.
  • <S3> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1342626.
  • <S3> Photograph: Unknown. 2001. Downham Market Theatre.

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Record last edited

Jul 19 2022 2:22AM

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