NHER 47006 (Building record) - Townsend House, Church Road

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This house is dated to 1735, and is of brick with slate roofs. It is of double pile plan and has two storeys and an attic, though the west front is irregular. The porch is situated to the left of the centre, on a pair of Tuscan columns. There is an 18th century two storey extension to the right of the main block, now with 20th century details.

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Map sheet TF51NW
Civil Parish WALPOLE, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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June 1987. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description Excerpt:
Townsend House, Church Road.
"House. Dated 1735. Brick with slate roofs. Double pile plan. Two storeys and attic. Irregular west front. Porch left of centre on pair of Tuscan columns. One 18th century sash with glazing bars to left beneath gauged skewback arch. 20th century casement to right."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
Amended E. McDonald (HES), 11 March 2020.

(S2) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 12 06 2007.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 748.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1237361.
  • <S2> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1989. Home of character. 24 October.

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Mar 11 2020 10:41AM

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