Record Details

NHER Number:68717
Type of record:Structure
Name:Forecourt wall and balustrade to Norwich Union Offices, Surrey Street

Summary

Forecourt wall and balustrade in front of Norwich Union Offices (NHER 26206). The wall is built from clipsham stone and is contemporary with the main building. It has columns with urns at each end and four piers, each with a bronzed lamp standard and torch shade.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TG 2302 0813
Map Sheet:TG20NW
Parish:NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

Full description

Forecourt wall and balustrade to Norwich Union Offices (NHER 26206). Previously recorded under NHER 26206.

April 1986. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Forecourt wall, 1904 by G. J. Skipper. Clipsham stone. Columns with urns at each end. Four piers, each with bronzed lamp standard and torch shade are flanked by a balustrade. Although not attached to the main building the forecourt wall is an integral visual part of the Grade I, Norwich Union Offices (NHER 26206)."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
P. Watkins (HES), 26 November 2024.

Monument Types

  • COLUMN (Early 20th Century - 1904 AD to 1904 AD)
  • LAMP POST (Early 20th Century - 1904 AD to 1904 AD)
  • WALL (Early 20th Century - 1904 AD to 1904 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Sources and further reading

<S1>Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1372498.

Related records

26206Part of: 8, Surrey Street (former Norwich Union Office) (Building)
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