The Hermit'S House is a Grade II* listed building in the South Norfolk local planning authority area, England. First listed on 2 October 1951. A Medieval Garden house.
The Hermit'S House
- WRENN ID
- moated-pedestal-moth
- Grade
- II*
- Local Planning Authority
- South Norfolk
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 2 October 1951
- Type
- Garden house
- Period
- Medieval
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
TG 1508 9/7
BAWBURGH HALL FARM PLACE The Hermit's House.
(Formerly listed as garden house)
2.10.51
II Possible former dovecote to Bawburgh Hall (demolished). Mid C17 incorporating C14 decorative mouldings from a demolished ecclesiast- ical structure. Square in plan and 2 storeys. Elaborate C14 plinth. Blocked door to south, large C19 opening with segmental arch to north. Moulded median frieze with 3 recessed circular medallions above it on west side. Blocked moulded oval windows with winged angels in spandrels on south and east sides. C14 quatrefoil frieze and C14 cornice with abundant foliage ornament. pyramidal roof with a badly worn C14 pinnacle figure, possibly of Virgin and Child. C17 brick, flint and stone wall with moulded brick coping abuts south west corner. Listed II for medieval remains.
Listing NGR: TG1573208818
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