Building record IPS 2026 - 47 St. Nicholas Street, Ipswich (LA) HA
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 1626 4429 (11m by 14m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM14SE |
| Civil Parish | IPSWICH, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Extant timber-framed buillding with timber-framed and brick cellar, as shown in black and white structural photographs (S1).
The entirety of the 15th century timber-framed building has been subsequently restored: The interior (1st storey) has a fine plaster ceiling decorated with fleur-de-lis and Tudor roses; Roofs tiled; On the west side of the crosswing in St Nicholas Street there is a plaque with information regarding the birthplace of Wolsey's parents (S2).
In the cellar of No 47 St Nicholas Street (TM 16254429) are the visible remains of a chapel. The walls are constructed of Tudor brick and several niches are to be seen. The roof is vaulted. A bricked up doorway, not of recent date exists in the southwest wall. (For details of No 47 St Nicholas Street see TM 14 SE 37). (S3)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <S1> SSF58374 Graphic material: ?. ?. Timber-framed building survey of Ipswich, 47 St. Nicholas Street, Ipswich.
- <S2> SSF56379 Digital archive: Historic England. The National Heritage List for England.
- <S3> SSF59830 Source Unchecked: RCHME?. Various. Field Investigators Comments. F1 WMJ 28-OCT-50.
- <S4> SSF59794 Digital archive: Historic England. National Record Of the Historic Environment.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 20 2021 1:25PM