NHER 542 (Building record) - Catton Grove House
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TG21SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Coin hoard (1561 to 1603 or later) found in 1743, lost. See (S1).
The house itself, now known as Old Grove Court, is of about 1720.
Brick, shaped gables; two storeys, five bays; added 19th century brick porch flanked by projecting bay windows of same date. Coved eaves cornice to front, modillion eaves to rear. To left, later 18th century extension of three storeys, two bays, has 19th century conservatory and projecting bay, and original chimney turned into crenellated tower at late date. To right, Edwardian addition said to have fine plasterwork and staircase. Now divided into three properties.
Information from (S2).
(S3) states owned in 1803 by Sir Edward Berry and afterwards became a lunatic asylum. Cutting in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 28 August 1992.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF87229 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Norwich - Post Roman.
- <S1> SNF4891 Monograph: Brown, I.D. & Dolley, M.. 1971. Bibliography of Coin Hoards of Gt.Britain and Ireland 1500-1967..
- <S2> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1219558.
- <S3> SNF3639 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1992. An oasis of peace on the city's edge. 28 August.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- COIN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- COIN HOARD (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2017 4:19PM