NHER 12198 (Monument record) - Site of workhouse
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Summary
This is the site of a workhouse built in the late 18th century, which was destroyed by fire in the early 19th century. The tithe map of 1838 shows the site as 'Workhouse Field'.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG41SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ACLE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
A House of Industry was erected in Acle parish in 1788.
During the hard winter of 1814 it had so many inmates that they were accommodated in tents on the lawn.
It was destroyed by fire in 1834.
The site does not seem to be known: it is not shown on (S1), see (S2).
This general site was indicated by a member of the parish council.
(S3) shows it as Workhouse Field.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF6047 Publication: Faden, W. and Barringer, J. C. 1989. Faden's Map of Norfolk in 1797.
- <S2> SNF56706 Archive: Bolingbroke family. 1300's-1960. Bolingbroke Collection. Norfolk Record Office.
- <S3> SNF55651 Map: Lenny, I.. 1838. Acle Tithe Map. No scale.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
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Record last edited
Dec 3 2008 11:47AM