Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMerchant's House, Row 117, South Quay

Merchant's House, Row 117, South Quay

England
List entry 1004020
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Merchant's House at Row 117, South Quay is a timber-framed building of late medieval date, likely constructed in the fifteenth or sixteenth century. The structure reflects the commercial and domestic arrangements typical of prosperous merchant properties in Norfolk's port towns, with its position on South Quay indicating its connection to maritime trade and local commerce. The building retains significant timber-frame elements characteristic of late medieval construction techniques, though it has undergone modifications in subsequent centuries. As a designated ancient monument, it represents an important survival of Norfolk's medieval mercantile heritage and urban development.

Merchant's House, Row 117, South Quay is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004020. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Merchant's House, Row 117, South Quay?

Merchant's House at Row 117, South Quay is a timber-framed building of late medieval date, likely constructed in the fifteenth or sixteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004020.

Who is responsible for protecting Merchant's House, Row 117, South Quay?

Merchant's House, Row 117, South Quay is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004020.

What other scheduled monuments are near Merchant's House, Row 117, South Quay?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nos 6, 7 and 8, Row 111, South Quay (0.1 km), Greyfriars Franciscan friary (0.2 km), Medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street (0.3 km).

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