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Latitude: 52.5705 / 52°34'13"N
Longitude: 1.1162 / 1°6'58"E
OS Eastings: 611276
OS Northings: 301521
OS Grid: TG112015
Mapcode National: GBR TFG.T6R
Mapcode Global: WHLSM.3NT8
Plus Code: 9F43H4C8+5F
Entry Name: The Bridewell
Listing Date: 14 July 1972
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1218450
English Heritage Legacy ID: 386198
Also known as: 4 Norwich Road
ID on this website: 101218450
Location: Wymondham, South Norfolk, NR18
County: Norfolk
District: South Norfolk
Civil Parish: Wymondham
Built-Up Area: Wymondham
Traditional County: Norfolk
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Norfolk
Church of England Parish: Wymondham
Church of England Diocese: Norwich
Tagged with: Architectural structure Local museum Museum building Prison Courthouse
WYMONDHAM
TG1101 NORWICH ROAD
655-1/9/135 (South East side)
14/07/72 No.4
The Bridewell
II
Prison and magistrates' court. 1787 with early C19 additions.
Red brick. Cumberland slate and pantile roofs. 3 ranges
forming courtyard. West range is main block. 2 storeys in 5
bays, the centre 3 bays broken forward under pediment. Central
double-leaf panelled door set within timber case. Fenestration
of 2-light cross casements under gauged skewback arches.
Timber eaves cornice below hipped roof. 2 symmetrical stacks
on rear roof slope. Roof is Cumberland slate. South range also
2 storeys. 2 tall round-headed windows mark extent of
magistrates' court on south side. Hipped roof with 3
eccentrically-placed stacks. Inner facade to courtyard with 5
round-headed sashes and 2 blind window bays. North block again
2 storeys and hipped. Large late C20 garage extension to house
ambulances in courtyard. Scattered fenestration of differing
types. INTERIOR. Brick barrel-vaulted cellars. One of holding
cells retains heavy timber door without lock. Crash bar and
plate intact to exterior.
Listing NGR: TG1127601521
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