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NHER Number:26080
Type of record:Building
Name:67A to C and 68 The Close.

Summary

A 15th century two storey flint, brick and stone former organist's house with 19th century alterations and extensions, now divided into a school building and houses. Beneath is a medieval vaulted undercroft.


Grid Reference:TG 23447 08805
Map Sheet:TG20NW
Parish:NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK
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Monument Type(s)

  • HOUSE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • UNDERCROFT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Full description

February 1954. Listed, Grade II*.
Formerly the Organist's house, now divided into school building and houses. 15th century with 19th century alterations and extensions. Flint with brick and stone dressings. Low-pitch lead roof. Two storeys. Rear left-hand extension to number 68.
See (S1) for the complete listing details.

Undercroft with pointed barrel vault side chambers.
R. Smith, 1990.

See (S2) in file for further details.

Sources and further reading

---Thesis: Smith, R. 1990. An Architectural History of Norwich Buildings, c. 1200 - 1700. Unpublished Thesis. p 327.
---Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1>Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1206435.
<S2>Unpublished Document: Carter, A.. Building Survey.

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