Description

TL 9149
50/610

LAVENHAM
MARKET PLACE (north-east side)
The Great House

23.1.58

GV
II*

A C15 timber-framed and plastered building completely refronted in the
C18. Roofs tiled, the front block is hipped at the north-west and south-east
ends. Two storeys and attics. Six window range of double hung sashes
with glazing bars and a Doric doorcase with plain columns, frieze and
cornice. The main block has a moulded wood eaves cornice. A 2 storeyed
wing extends to the north-east on Prentice Street with the timber-framing
exposed on the upper storey and there are some old windows (restored).
The ground storey has a splayed bay with double hung sashes with glazing
bars at the south-west end and a cart entrance at the north-east end.
There are good interior features.

Listing NGR: TL9162749339

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• The Great House official website
• Wikidata Q17533687

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Farrow & Ball How to Decorate: Transform your home with paint & paper
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  Setting up a Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement: Historic England Advice Note 5
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)