Description

TL 78 35
8/120
21 6 62

CASTLE HEDINGHAM
ST. JAMES STREET
(SOUTH SIDE)
Orbell House and Post Office residence (formerly listed as Orbell)

GV
II

House, now House and Shop. C16 or earlier with later additions and
alterations. Timber framed and plastered with exposed frame to first floor and
C20 cruciform pargetted bands, plaques etc. Two storeys and cellar. 2 C20 flat
head oriels to first floor and one small paned casement. 2 C20 bow windows to
ground floor. To right the 6 panel door with tracery to rectangular fanlight is
approached by steps. C20, six panel door to left with Ionic surround approached
by steps with C20 moulded posts and rails. Said to contain C16 panelling
linenfold panelled doors. Heavy chamfered bridging joists to ground floor.
RCHM 20.

Listing NGR: TL7854735541

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26622417

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Recommended Books

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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  For the Record
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Old House Handbook 2 Books Bundle Collection (Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair,Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability)
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  Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)