NHER 12274 (Building record) - Post medieval dovecote

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Summary

A post medieval square brick dovecote set on a moulded plinth. It may have belonged to Spixworth Hall (NHER 8022) but appears later in date. The dovecote became ruinous during World War Two.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG21NW
Civil Parish SPIXWORTH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Map

Dovecote.
Square brick structure, on moulded plinth.
Now ruined at about 2.1m (7ft) from ground, but remains of central square hole in each wall at about that height.
Said to have belonged to the early 17th century hall, but appeared perhaps to be slightly later in date.
Became ruined during last war.
Seen by E. Rose (NAU) on 3 March 1977.

October 2007. ALSF NHER Enhancement Sub-Unit A.
The early 17th century hall referred to above is Spixworth Hall (NHER 8022).
M. Dennis (NLA), 12 October 2007.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

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Record last edited

Sep 26 2014 5:42PM

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