NHER 45725 (Building record) - Corn Hall

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Summary

A mid 19th-century corn exchange in the Classical Revival style with a three bay portico supported on Ionic columns.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TM18SW
Civil Parish DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

June 1972. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"1854, architect George, Atkins of Diss, restrained Classic revival style. Three-bay front portico with two pairs of giant Ionic columns and pediment. Doorcase with consoles. Panelled parapet. Flank pilasters with data caps. Stone and stucco
lined as ashlar. Rendered return, west, six bays up to end pavilion."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
S. Spooner (NLA) 5 September 2006. Amended by J. Cullis (HES), 23 December 2019.

2006.
See (S2) for details of proposed restoration.
E. Rose (NLA), 22 November 2006.

October 2009.
A £70,000 grant has been secured for major refurbishment.
See (S3) for further details,
H. White, (NLA), 5 October 2009.

Heritage Triangle set to regenerate the Corn Hall and old parts of town. This triangle includes the town council, the museum and the Diss Corn Hall Trust. The work that will be carried out at the Corn Hall include restoration of the main hall, council chamber and also creating a new box office and foyer.
See (S4) for further information.
M. Langham-Lopez (HES), 10 January 2013.

  • --- Drawing: Various. Various. Architectural plans.
  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 302; Pl 118.
  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2008. Cracks in Corn Hall revamp plan. 27 November.
  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2009. Charitable group would help unlock funds for hall. 2 April.
  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2010. New era for Corn Hall is set to give town a boost. 9 January.
  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2011. Hall has flourished from white elephant to a thriving venue for the community. 9 June.
  • --- Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2015-2016. [Articles on the restoration of the Diss Corn Hall].
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • --- Unpublished Document: 2011. Planning Application.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1170255.
  • <S2> Unpublished Document: Belton, B. 2006. Design and Access Statement in Respect of Works to The Corn Hall, St. Nicholas Street, Diss, Norfolk.
  • <S3> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2009. New charitable trust is to manage historic building. 2 October.
  • <S4> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2012. Funding to transform town. 7 December.

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Record last edited

Dec 23 2019 12:52PM

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