Record Details

NHER Number:48806
Type of record:Building
Name:The Old Post Office

Summary

A probably 17th century and later plastered timber framed house, one storey high with a dormer attic. A mid 19th century two storey wing to the east end gives the building an L-shaped plan.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TM 0961 8067
Map Sheet:TM08SE
Parish:ROYDON (NEAR DISS), SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

Probably 17th century. Plastered timber frame. Steep pantile roof with gabled ends. One storey and attic. Modern and 19th century casements, modern dormers with flat roofs. Wing on east end forming L-shaped plan, mid 19th century, two storeys, roughcast clay lump, pantile roof, 19th century and modern casements.
P. Aldridge (NLA), 14 February 2007.

Monument Types

  • (Former Type) POST OFFICE (Undated)
  • TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE (16th Century to 21st Century - 1600 AD to 2100 AD)
  • HOUSE (19th Century to 21st Century - 1850 AD to 2100 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Sources and further reading

---Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England.

Related records - none

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