Description

TG 32 SE STALHAM STAITHE ROAD

5/68 The Old Granary

II

Wherry granary, now private house. Dated S.C.S. 1808, restored 1977 by Anthony C. Adcock. Brick with pantile roof. 3 storey facade in north-east gable. Symmetrical. Central round arched panelled door in square surround approached by short flight of steps. To left and right one segmental 3-light window, the central light louvred. Central first floor access door to granary, now half glazed. 2 similar windows above those to ground floor. Loading door in attic, now also half glazed. Gabled roof. Rear gable weatherboarded. Staithe runs underneath building to form wherry bays, the floor beams carried on arched braces. Above is 3 storey symmetrical facade. Ground floor with central glazed C20 door flanked by one leaded casement each side. First floor with 2 tiers of leaded casements, the lower tier 2- light, the upper tier 4-light. 4-light attic casement also with leaded lights. Interior retains all bridging beams, joists and timbering. Granary bays with plank walls. All casements original iron type. Roof of tie beams, one tier clasped purlins and collars. An excellent example of rare industrial building.

Listing NGR: TG3734624667

External Links

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Recommended Books

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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Sussex: West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Cork: City and County (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)