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> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1978. OS 1:2500.
  • <S2> Bibliographic reference: District of St Edmundsbury. 1974. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
  • <S3> Source Unchecked: RCHME?. Various. Field Investigators Comments. F1 PAS 21-JAN-76.
  • <S4> Source Unchecked: RCHME?. Various. Field Investigators Comments. F1 PAS 30-MAR-81.

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Record last edited

Jan 12 2021 1:15PM

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