Thorne Lodge
THORNE LODGE, SHIMPLING ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1268332
- Date first listed:
- 14-Aug-1996
- List Entry Name:
- Thorne Lodge
- Statutory Address:
- THORNE LODGE, SHIMPLING ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1268332
- Date first listed:
- 14-Aug-1996
- List Entry Name:
- Thorne Lodge
- Statutory Address 1:
- THORNE LODGE, SHIMPLING ROAD
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THORNE LODGE, SHIMPLING ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Suffolk
- District:
- Babergh (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Shimpling
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 88537 53024
Details
TL 85 SE SHIMPLING SHIMPLING ROAD
(south side)
922-/4/10020 Thorne Lodge
II
House. C 17 with C 19 alterations. Plastered and whitewashed timber frame and brick with flint and brick front bow and brick gable ends. Thatched roof and brick stacks, 2 to ridge and 1 projecting to left end. Possibly 3-unit plan extended to 4. Single storey and attic. 3-window range of a sash and 2 2-light casements, the latter in a large projecting bow which has a central plank door. The right end has a 3-light casement on each floor, the upper set in applied framing with rendered infill. To rear is a 3-window range with 3 2-light gabled dormers over and a part-glazed door to centre left with narrow sidelights. INTERIOR. Bridging beams with wide chamfers and wide or chamfered joists. Some large panel framing visible. Back to back brick open fireplaces with bressumers and hood. 2 winder staircases.
Listing NGR: TL8853753024
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 461943
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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