Architecture of East England

1238 – Peterborough Cathedral, Cambridgeshire

Rebuilt in its present form between 1118 and 1238. It became the Cathedral of the new Diocese of Peterborough in 1541 and it is now known as the Cathedral Church of St Peter,

1415 – St. Nicholas Chapel, King’s Lynn, Norfolk

The building shows the early development of the Perpendicular style, having been rebuilt c.1380-1415. The building is perfectly rectangular apart from the south porch,

1558 – Kirtling Hall, Cambridgeshire

Architect: Francis Adams

Kirtling Towers is all that now remains of the ancient Kirtling Hall, originally built about the reign of Henry VI but the main part of the building was pulled down in 1801.

15thc. – St. Peter Mancroft Church, Norwich, Norfolk

The present St. Peter’s stands to the south of the provision market and was built in the mid 15th century. The dedication of the church is to St.

1805 – North Barningham Hall, Norfolk

Barningham Hall was built for Sir Edward Paston in 1612. It is said to have replaced an earlier hall, situated to the east between the present building and the lake.

1836 – Costessey Hall, Norfolk

Architect: J.C. Buckler

Between 1826 to 1836, J. C. Buckler built a Gothic castle for Lord Stafford which was several times larger than the original Tudor hall nearby,

1851 – Bylaugh Hall, Norfolk

Architect: Banks & Barry

Designed by the architects Charles Barry, Jr. and Robert Richardson Banks, with William Andrews Nesfield advising on the position of the house,

1860 – Drinking Fountain, St. Georges Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk

Architect: Benest & Newson

Published in The Builder, December 1st 1860. “This fountain is executed in Portland Stone, except the basin,

1860 – The Guildhall, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Architect: Peck & Stephens

Selected design by Peck & Stephens, published in The Builder, January 14th 1860. The present Guildhall in Cambridge,

1860 – Whewell’s Courts, Trinity College, Cambridge

Architect: Anthony Salvin

Originally named Master’s Court and located across the street from Great Court, these two courts were entirely paid for by William Whewell,