Record Details

NHER Number:38143
Type of record:Building
Name:Oak House

Summary

The house dates back to the mid 18th century, although the house does contain 17th century woodwork that may point to an earlier date. Most of the house dates from the early 20th century when the house was enlarged and refurbished.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TF 73599 43320
Map Sheet:TF74SW
Parish:THORNHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

House of pre-18th century origins, with 17th century woodwork that may however be a recent import. Most of the house is early 20th century.
See (S1) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 25 March 2003.

NIAS records:
Used untill 1920 as a showroom for Thornham Ironworks.
See (S2)
W. Arnold (HES), 07 March 2011

Monument Types

  • HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status - none

Sources and further reading

---Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1>Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 2003. Building Report.. Building Report.
<S2>Archive: NIAS. Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society Records.

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55289Related to: Thornham Smithy (Building)

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