NHER 5569 (Building record) - Breckland House

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Summary

This property has been divided into two houses. It was built in the late 15th century, is timber framed with wattle and daub infill and has two storeys and an attic. There is a two storey stair turret at the rear and an early 17th century chimney. The exterior plasterwork is probably 18th century in dtae.

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Map sheet TM08SW
Civil Parish GARBOLDISHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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Originally two properties. Late 15th century. Timber framed, wattle and daub, two storeys and attic. L-plan. Internal quadruple chimneystack on square plinth with brick decoration at west gable. Gabled cross wing with plaster panels on north wall. Two storey stair turret to rear.
Dining room has cruciform bridging beams multiple roll moulded with roll chamfered joists.
Information from (S1), 1984.

September 1975. Exterior seen.
Chimneystack appeared early 17th century and exterior plasterwork 18th century.
E. Rose (NAU), 15 March 1984.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 350.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England.

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Record last edited

Apr 26 2016 4:07PM

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