Diss Town Hall

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Diss Town Hall is a municipal building in Diss, Norfolk, a town in England.

The building was constructed in the 18th century. It originally comprised two houses, but around 1830 the two were united under the ownership of Thomas Leach, a local manufacturer. In about 1850, he redivided the property, and let half of it out. In 1938, the whole property was purchased by Diss Urban District Council, which used it as offices. [1] However, council meetings were instead held at the Corn Hall. [2] The building was grade II listed in 1950. [3] It is currently the headquarters of Diss Town Council.

The brick building has two storeys and an attic, with a pantiled roof. Each floor has six windows, but the leftmost bay has been incorporated into the neighbouring building. There are two doors, one up stone steps with a wrought iron rail. Each has a doorcase with a pediment. [3]

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References

  1. Emery, Giles; Licence, Tom (2016). A Community Archaeological Investigation of Gardens to the rear of Nos. 11 to 12 Market Hill, Diss, Norfolk (PDF). Norvic Archaeology. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. Royall, Kate (11 August 2015). "Historic Diss hall starts its journey on the road to refurbishment". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  3. 1 2 "11 and 12, Market Hill". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 27 April 2024.