NHER 12216 (Building record) - Woodgate House

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Summary

This building was begun in 1706 but was not finished until 1726. The present building was built on the site of a previous house which was of mid 17th century date. The present house has nine bays, two storeys and three dormers. The central door has a rounded brick pediment with a sun dial above. Inside there is a panelled staircase.

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Location

Map sheet TG12NE
Civil Parish AYLSHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

Rebuilt in 1706.
Information from (S1)

March 1978. Visit.
Building was indeed begun in 1706 but was not finished until 1726, see date carved in lintel of front door. No remains of previous house which was at least of mid 17th century date. Present house very fine. Nine bays, two storeys plus three dormers. Central door with rounded brick pediment, sun dial above. Moulded string course. Giant pilasters after 3rd and 6th bays. Rusticated quoins. Facade continues onto side walls for three bays. Panelled staircase. Excellent condition. Owners family in 1978 have lived here since 1853.
E. Rose (NAU), 21 March 1978.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 369.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • <S1> Archive: Bolingbroke family. 1300's-1960. Bolingbroke Collection. Norfolk Record Office.

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Record last edited

Jun 17 2016 1:41PM

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