Building record IPS 1993 - Former Bull Inn PH, Key Street, Ipswich

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Summary

16th/17th century timber-framed building refronted in 19th century with red brick.

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 1667 4411 (11m by 15m)
Map sheet TM14SE
Civil Parish IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

Grade II listed building since 1976. Formerly the Bull Public House. A mainly C16 and C17 timber-framed building which was refronted in the C19 in red brick. The original building had the typical Ipswich merchant's house layout of the period, an L shaped plan with a wide range on the front and a wing extending to the rear. The structure of the front block dates mainly from the C16 but at the east end there are the remains of mediaeval framing. 2 storeys. 2 window range, double-hung sashes with glazing bars. The ground storey windows are 3-lignt (with narrow side lights). A central doorway has a semi-circular arched head. Roof tiled (S1, S2).

Timber-framed building survey of Ipswich - photos of the building in disrepair (S2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Digital archive: English Heritage. Listed Buildings Online.
  • <S2> Graphic material: ?1976. Timber-framed building survey of Ipswich, 35 Key Street, Ipswich..

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Sep 11 2017 11:54AM

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