Record Details

NHER Number:17170
Type of record:Building
Name:Portwood Farm.

Summary

A late 17th century rendered timber framed farmhouse with a 19th century brick cross wing. Two storeys high, it has a privy tower which runs through both.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TM 0336 9778
Map Sheet:TM09NW
Parish:GREAT ELLINGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

Before 1980. Found on rockery in farm yard. Perhaps brough in from fields.
Top stone of puddingstone quern.
Identified by W. Milligan (NCM), 20 March 1981.

November 1983. Listed, Grade II.
House itself is late 17th century with 19th century cross wing. Timber framed with brick wing.
Privy tower through two storeys.
Stopped and chamfered beams and studwork in sitting room. Blocked spiral staircase.
Information from (S1).
E. Rose (NAU), 16 August 1983.

Monument Types

  • HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • TIMBER FRAMED BUILDING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Associated Finds

  • QUERN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Sources and further reading

---Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
<S1>Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1342458.

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