Building record LDG 044 - Suffolk House, Lidgate
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Summary
Also known as John-o-Lidgate's House after a monk of Bury St Edmunds, who was born in Lidgate circa 1370. 16th century timber framed and brick house.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 7214 5787 (23m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL75NW |
| Civil Parish | LIDGATE, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
8TL 71235878) Suffolk House (NAT) (S1)
John-o-Lidgate's House, formerly Suffolk House is a 16th century two storey timber framed house with plaster infil. The north west end is in red brick with a gable having crow stepped ornamentation and remains of octagonal chimney stacks. The site is locally associated with the house of John of Lidgate, a monk of Bury St Edmunds who was born in Lidgate circa 1370. Grade 2*. (S2)
TL 72135787 Suffolk House Lidgate. A 15th century brick and timber framed house which is an outstanding exmple of the period. See photo. (S3)
No change. See ground photograph. (S4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF59905 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1978. OS 1:2500.
- <S2> SSF59804 Bibliographic reference: District of St Edmundsbury. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
- <S3> SSF59830 Source Unchecked: RCHME?. Various. Field Investigators Comments. F1 PAS 21-JAN-76.
- <S4> SSF59830 Source Unchecked: RCHME?. Various. Field Investigators Comments. F1 PAS 30-MAR-81.
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Record last edited
Jan 12 2021 1:15PM