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Graham Allen Awards
During the years, awards have been made for both the conservation and restoration of listed and unlisted buildings and also for new buildings which, through their design, including the innovative use of traditional building forms and detailing, contribute to the built environment.
Inaugurated in 1982, the annual award rewards schemes making a significant contribution to the built environment within our District. For more information please call Chris Young on (01263) 516138.
Entries for the 2010 have now closed. The winners will be announced after the award ceremony on the 23rd September 2010. Entries for 2011 will open in May of next year using the following entry form.
- Download an Entry Form (.PDF 91Kb)
2009 Winners
Last year's Graham Allen Award for Conservation & Design was won by a major restoration and modernisation project at Binham Priory. The priory dates from 1091 and stands in the heart of Binham’s Conservation Area. It now consists of the 12th Century Church of St Mary and Holy Cross and the 15th Century Gatehouse, both of which are Grade I Listed Buildings, and the extensive ruins of the monastic precinct which are scheduled as an ancient monument.
This partnership project has involved adding a new kitchen and toilet extension on the line of the former north aisle of the Church. It has also seen the repair and restoration of the Gatehouse, including the removal of an agricultural building from within its carriage entrance. With associated access improvements to the paths and interpretation panels across the site, the facilities on site have been significantly improved.
The judges welcomed this major project as it has not only helped secure a more viable future for one of the most important heritage assets within North Norfolk, but it has also helped demonstrate that even the most sensitive of buildings can be adapted to meet 21st Century needs and aspirations.
Congratulations go to the scheme partners, Binham Parochial Church Council, Binham Priory Trust and the Norfolk Archaeological Trust, and to the architects Donald Insall Associates and the Whitworth Co-Partnership. A bronze plaque was presented to the winning entry by Councillor Hilary Nelson, North Norfolk District Council’s Heritage Champion and a member of the judging panel.
The residential conversion of Priory Barn, Abbey Farm, Weybourne was Highly Commended for the sympathetic way it has rejuvenated a dilapidated listed building, whilst a new link building at 22 The Street, West Raynham received a Commendation for its innovative contemporary design.
- Award Winner – Binham Priory
- Highly Commended – Priory Barn, Abbey Farm, Weybourne
- Commended – 22 The Street, West Raynham
Previous Winners
Details of previous awards, including commendations:
- Graham Allen Award 2008 - Winner Oddfellows Hall, Lifeboat Plain, Sheringham (PDF 2.3Mb)
- Graham Allen Award 2008 - Highly Commended Snoring Barn, Walsingham Road, Hindringham (PDF 1.4Mb)
- Graham Allen Award 2008 - Commended North Norfolk Information Centre, The Meadow, Cromer (PDF 1.1Mb)
- Graham Allen Award 2007 - Winner Church of the Annunciation, Little Walsingham (2.8Mb)
- Graham Allen Award 2007 - Highly Cley Marshes Reserve, Coast Road, Cley-next-the-Sea (.pdf 3.2Mb)
- Graham Allen Award 2007 - Commended Cleaves Almshouses, Wells Road, Little Walsingham (.pdf 3.1Mb)
- Graham Allen Award 2006 - the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum and Restaurant in Cromer
- Graham Allen Award 2005 - the four-year transformation of a busy Holt café into an upmarket bed and breakfast, dining and retail 'complex'
- Graham Allen Award 2004 - the restoration of 3 derelict 18th century cottages in Bacton.
- Graham Allen Award 2003 - the restoration of an 18th century cottage in Letheringsett.
For more information about the Graham Allen Award please contact the North Norfolk District Council's Conservation and Design Section: Tel: (01263) 516138 or Fax: (01263) 514802 or email: chris.young@north-norfolk.gov.uk










