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Music House

Hob Uid: 132310
Location :
Norfolk
Norwich
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TG2363008042
Summary : Medieval house, now educational institute and sports centre. The two storey building is probably early 17th century in date, but stands over the remains of an early 12th century house, set at right angles to the street. These remains comprise a 5-bay, stone-built undercroft, divided into two compartments with a spiral stair in the north east corner. A single aisled open hall was added circa 1175 on the site of the present 17th century house. Circa 1480 the aisle was demolished and a brick undercroft constructed.
More information : (TG 23640804) MUSIC HOUSE (NR) (PH)

12th century and later. The left section was a 12th century Jew's House.

There have been various owners and in 1633 it was the city house of Lord Chief Justice Coke. The facade is mainly 17th century. 2 storeys with attics. Brick and flint rubble with stone dressings, 2 gables. The interior was a 12th century vaulted undercroft. Grade 1.

A private residence and also used as offices. Known as Music House. See Ground Photographs.

Medieval house, now educational institute and sports centre. The two storey building is probably early 17th century in date, but stands over the remains of an early 12th century house, set at right angles to the street. These remains comprise a 5-bay, stone-built undercroft, divided into two compartments with a spiral stair in the north east corner. A single aisled open hall was added circa 1175 on the site of the present 17th century house. Circa 1480 the aisle was demolished and a brick undercroft constructed. (7-8)

Listed as a fortified house. (9)
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Source details : OS 1:500 1885
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Source details : Norf Arch 28 1945 31-8 photos (E A Kent)
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Source details : Hist of Norf 4 1806 76-7 (F Blomefield)
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Cty & City of Norwich 1972 124
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Source details : Bldgs of Eng NE Norf & Norwich 1962 272 (Pevsner)
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Source details : F1 JHO 26-JUN-54
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Source details : District of Norwich, 08-APR-1986
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Early C12
Monument End Date : 1132
Monument Start Date : 1100
Monument Type : House, Undercroft, Fortified House
Evidence : Demolished Building, Extant Building, Conjectural Evidence
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : c1175
Monument End Date : 1185
Monument Start Date : 1165
Monument Type : Open Hall House, Single Aisled House
Evidence : Demolished Building
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : c1480
Monument End Date : 1490
Monument Start Date : 1470
Monument Type : Hall House, Undercroft
Evidence : Demolished Building, Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Early C17
Monument End Date : 1632
Monument Start Date : 1600
Monument Type : House
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : From 1966
Monument End Date : 1966
Monument Start Date : 1966
Monument Type : Further Education College, Sports Centre
Evidence : Extant Building
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 604
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 229184
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 106991
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TG 20 NW 56
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1954-06-26
End Date : 1954-06-26
Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1995-11-14
End Date : 1995-11-14
Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 2004-01-01
End Date : 2004-12-31