NHER 12199 (Building record) - Mitre House, formerly Old White House, High Street
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Summary
A timber-framed and jettied house, built in the late 16th century or the early 17th century, with a brick wing to the rear of the building dating from the late 17th century. A recently rediscovered cellar was added in the 18th century. A horse skull and bridle were found buried underneath the front door, a tradition rarely practised in domestic houses.
Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TG41SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ACLE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Timber framed jettied street block of about 1600. Rear wing of brick with moulded beams, late 17th century. Cellar rediscovered 1995 under outshut is later; contained clay pipes. Horses skull found buried under doorstep. Possible smuggler's hiding place.
See (S1) and (S2).
E. Rose, (NLA) 30 October 1995.
Associated Sources (7)
- --- SNF50665 Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1996. TG 4010H.
- --- SNF58263 Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 358.
- --- SNF345 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. [unknown]. 14 February.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1051481.
- <S2> SNF54149 Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 1995. Building Report.. Building Report.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (3)
- CEREMONIAL OBJECT (Undated)
- CLAY PIPE (SMOKING) (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- WALL PAINTING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Aug 30 2018 2:30PM