Historic Buildings in Norfolk

An attractive 15th-century stone arch spans the filled-in canal that allowed building supplies from across Europe to reach Norwich Cathedral in the 12th century. Attached to the gateway is a 16th-century house, later used by ferrymen.
Ferry Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: 12th-century transport site for the cathedral building supplies

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The historic Guildhall of St George is the largest surviving medieval guildhall in the country. The Guildhall was created for the Guild of St George over the years 1410-1420. It is built of brick dressed with ashlar, and the interior is an excellent example of 15th-century architectural decoration.
29 King Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, PE30 1HA

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An amazingly ornate and elegant Edwardian office building, now the home of Norwich Union (Aviva) insurance. Built from 1900-1912, Surrey House is a tour-de-force designed by George Skipper, with a Palladian exterior and a stunningly ornate interior hall of marble and glass, including an extraordinary marble air conditioning system in the form of a fountain.
Aviva plc, 8 Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR1 3NG

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Heritage Highlight: Ornate Edwardian interiors

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A Grade I listed Georgian assembly rooms built on the site of a 13th-century hospital. Designed by Thomas Ivory in 1754 to host events for high society, now a venue for visual and performing arts. The interiors feature lovely Georgian plasterwork, wooden panelling, paintings, and furniture.
Theatre Street, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR2 1RQ

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Heritage Highlight: Remarkably complete Georgian interior

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Dating to 1320, this gateway gives access to the cathedral close from the southern end of Tombland. The decorative stonework is exceptional, especially in its early use of flint flushwork. The gate was built by the citizens of Norwich as expiation for burning the cathedral and priory in 1272.
Tombland, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR1 4DJ

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Heritage Highlight: Early geometric flint flushwork

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The Great Hospital was founded by Bishop Walter de Suffield in 1249 as a home for aged and ill clergy, and to offer food and warmth to the poor. Suppressed by Henry VIII at the Reformation, it was re-founded by his son, Edward VI, and granted to the city of Norwich. The hospital stands around a small monastic cloister, with the 13th-century church of St Helen at one side.
Bishopgate, Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR1 4EL

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Heritage Highlight: A perfectly preserved medieval hospital cloister

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At Thetford Warren is a fortified lodge constructed about 1400 by the Prior of Thetford to provide accommodation and protection for gamekeepers. It says a lot about the climate of that time that the prior felt the need to create a defensive building capable of withstanding attacks by local poachers.
B1107, Thetford, Norfolk, England

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Thurne Mill was erected in 1820 to drain Thurne Dyke into the nearby River Thurne. It was in operation until 1936 before being rescued from demolition and fully restored. It is open on specific days from spring through autumn.
The Street, Thurne, Norfolk, England, NR29 3AP

Attraction Type: Historic Property - Mill
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Heritage Highlight: One of the most picturesque 19th-century mills on the Broads

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King's Lynn's historic town hall is a complex of historic buildings incorporating the 1421 Trinity Guildhall, built for a group of wealthy merchants. In addition to the 15th-century Guildhall, the town hall includes The Old Gaol House, Georgian Assembly Room, and 17th-century prison cells.
Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, PE30 5DQ

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Heritage Highlight: 15th-century Stone Hall

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Turf Fen Drainage Mill is one of the iconic sights of the Norfolk Broads - a windmill erected around 1875 to drain the Horning marshes so cattle could graze the land beside the River Ant. The mill has a unique double scoop mechanism with high and low gears.
How Hill, Ludham, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: Unique geared double scoop wheels

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