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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 →
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.
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.
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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