NHER 11807 (Building record) - 19th century cottages and medieval construction

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Summary

At the west end of this pair of 19th century cottages is an unusual flint and mortar construction with brick battlements said to be from Old Buckenham Priory (NHER 9202).

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None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TM09SE
Civil Parish	OLD BUCKENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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Full Description

Southwesternmost of group of cottages marked on (S1) as 'Dingley Dell'. At west end of this pair of 19th century houses is a round construction of mortared flint 2.1m (7 feet) high with brick battlements, and containing blocks of chamfered stone. At east end is an L-shaped wall with 'lancets', and built into it a medieval carved crucifix, fragment of a colonette with arm and clenched fist carved on it, and finial.
Said by occupants to be from Old Buckenham Priory.
E. Rose (NAU), 17 November 1976.

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
<S1> SNF48659 Map: Ordnance Survey, First Edition, 6 Inch. 1879-1886. Ordnance Survey 1st Edition 6 inch map..