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Thoresby College

Thoresby College — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Thoresby College is a Grade I-listed building in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Thoresby College (also Trinity College) was a 16th-century collegiate-style residence for thirteen chantry priests in King's Lynn, Norfolk, East of England. Located on Queen Street opposite the Guildhall, it has been converted into a youth hostel, and offices for the King`s Lynn Preservation Trust. It is a Grade I listed building. The priests were employed by the Trinity Guild of King's Lynn. Its founder and benefactor, Thomas Thoresby, was a merchant and three times Mayor of the town; he died in 1510 before the building was completed. Notable features include a Dutch gable front, the interior has exposed wood beams. The original great door was decorated with parchemin panels.

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Coordinates
52.7520, 0.3940
Address
Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn, PE30 5DQ

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thoresby College?
Thoresby College is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.7520°, 0.3940°.
Is Thoresby College a listed building?
Thoresby College carries the heritage designation "Grade I" — a protective status under UK heritage law.