Record Details

NHER Number:47406
Type of record:Building
Name:Blenheim House, Theatre Road

Summary

Formerly the home of a sea captain, this is a 17th- or early 18th-century painted stucco house set out in a T-shaped plan. Inside, a winding staircase leads up to an attic look-out.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TF 9142 4373
Map Sheet:TF94SW
Parish:WELLS NEXT THE SEA, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

June 1972. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"17th or early 18th century, two storey and attic, three windows to east. T-shaped plan. Wing to west. Stuccoed and painted. Pantile roof. Entrance at angle, Doric doorcase with fluted pilasters and triglyphs. Interior: two- and six-panel doors with wrought hinges. Stair with turned balusters at landing."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
P. Aldridge (NLA), 27 September 2006. Amended by P. Beers (HES), 10 January 2020.

April 2011. Planning Application.
Formation of veranda, installation of first floor window, revisions to internal layout and installation of replacement windows.
See (S2).
Z. Dack (HES), 15 June 2011.

Walls surrounding the garden of Blenheim House were also listed Grade II in 1972. These are now recorded separately as NHER 64647.
P. Watkins (HES), 16 February 2021.

Monument Types

  • HOUSE (16th Century to 21st Century - 1600 AD to 2100 AD)
  • LOOKOUT (16th Century to 21st Century - 1600 AD to 2100 AD)
  • MARINERS COTTAGE (16th Century to 21st Century - 1600 AD to 2100 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Sources and further reading

<S1>Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1231112.
<S2>Unpublished Document: 2011. Planning Application.

Related records

40099Parent of: Barn east of Blenheim House (Building)
64647Parent of: Walls of Blenheim House garden (Monument)

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