Norman Tympanum, 37 Priory Close, Midsomer Norton

Early Norman tympanum set into south-west gable wall of a modern bungalow.

MATERIALS: Bradstone reconstructed stone, rock-faced lias limestone and render with Redland concrete pantiled roof.

PLAN: rectangular plan.

EXTERIOR: a single storey bungalow with pitched roof and chimney stack to each gable. The bungalow is located on raised ground with the main elevation, facing south, accessed by a set of stone steps. To the north-east is a lower ground-floor double-garage.

The front elevation is of three bays constructed in Bradstone reconstructed stone. The bays from south-west to south-east include a large picture window, a central entrance door with glazed front door and three single-pane modern uPVC windows. The south-eastern elevation has modern uPVC windows, and the rear elevation is rendered and without fenestration until the north-eastern bay which has modern uPVC windows.

The south-west elevation is half rendered and half rock-faced lias limestone from Stowey Quarry at Clutton. An early Norman tympanum has been embedded within its lower third.

INTERIOR: the interior was not inspected but is understood to include three bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen, a utility room, a bathroom, and an integral double garage.

The modern bungalow itself is not of any interest, with the exception of its south-west elevation containing the early Norman tympanum, and is excluded from the listing.