NHER 55898 (Building record) - Health Centre, King Street

Previously recorded under NHER 12908.

1982.
Conversion of outbuildings behind No. 9 in 1982 revealed what could be the jamb of a watergate on old river bank line. Excavation of swimming pool in barn behind produced Grimston Ware and bone sailmaker's needle. Finds were however in redeposited rubble.
Information from District Council and R. Trett.
Compiled by E. Rose (NAU), 18 October 1982. Information from record card (S1).
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 11 April 2023.

December 1988. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"16th century outbuilding of indeterminate use, partly rebuilt in the early 19th century, restored 1982 and converted to a health centre. Red brick with early 19th-century yellow brick south front. Slate roof. Two storeys. 20th-century door to right and another to left of elevation. Various 20th-century casements, especially to first floor. Re-used masonry at south-west corner.
Interior with heavy bridging beams, three of which are sections of a ship's mast. Some brick rebuilding 1982. Remains of door and window openings apparent. Roof structure reported to be renewed but not seen at time of Review".
Information from (S2).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S2) for the current listing details.
A. Cattermole (HES), 3 August 2011. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 11 April 2023.

The finds mentioned above as having been discovered in 1982 may in fact have come from the brick warehouse on the opposite side of the alleyway (NHER 63524).
A. Cattermole (King's Lynn UAD), 24 July 2019.