NHER 45935 (Building record) - The Orangery

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A late 18th century orangery that was probably designed by Humphry Repton. The south façade is of nine bays with large sash windows separated by Doric pilasters. Inside the orangery is a 17th century statue of Hercules, see NHER 13431.

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Map sheet TG12NE
Civil Parish BLICKLING, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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January 1952. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
"Orangery, late 18th century. Probably designed by Humphry Repton. Stuccoed brick with shallow pitched copper roof. One storey, rectangular plan. South facade of nine bays, in each end bay an entrance set slightly forward under a pediment. 2-leaf glazed doors flanked by sidelights, all with glazing bars."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
S. Spooner (NLA), 29 August 2006. Amended by J. Cullis (HES), 02 January 2020.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 406.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1051434.

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Record last edited

Jan 2 2020 1:32PM

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