Record Details
| NHER Number: | 33481 |
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| Type of record: | Building |
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| Name: | Village Hall, North Lane |
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Summary
The Village Hall began life as a farmhouse in the 17th century. Around 1850 it was altered and became a school, and it has since been altered to form a single storey hall. There is a blocked 17th century window in the western gable, and two rectangular brick dressed 17th century windows on the first floor.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TF 9800 3437 |
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| Map Sheet: | TF93SE |
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| Parish: | THURSFORD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
March 1984. Listed, Grade II.
Village Hall, former school, originally a house. 17th century with 19th century details. Flint with brick dressings, red brick south wall; red and black glazed pantiles. Two storeys, now arranged as single storey hall. West gable has 17th century blocked two-light mullioned window at centre, and large 19th century school window; 19th century lancet in top. North front has blocked ground and first floor rectangular brick dressed 17th century windows and two 19th century porches; Gothic doors. Two eaves stacks. South wall with 19th century windows. Interior with 19th century fireplace.
Information from (S1).
Seen only in passing by E.Rose 1 March 1998 but description basically accurate.
Though 'listed for group value only' this building clearly has archaeological importance.
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 2 March 1998.
July 2009. Norfolk Rural Schools Survey.
See (S2).
S. Howard (HES), 24 October 2011.
Monument Types
- FARMHOUSE (16th Century to 19th Century - 1600 AD? to 1850 AD?)
- VILLAGE HALL (16th Century to 21st Century - 1600 AD? to 2100 AD)
- SCHOOL (19th Century - 1850 AD? to 1900 AD?)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| --- | Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 697. |
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
| <S1> | Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1373779. |
| <S2> | Unpublished Document: Wade Martin, S.. 2010. Norfolk Rural Schools Survey Form. Thursford School, Thursford, Norfolk.. July. |
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