NHER 17900 (Monument record) - Post medieval chalk mine under the Old Smithy
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Summary
Large tunnels and chambers with mid 19th century brickwork were discovered when a hole for a car inspection pit was cut in the floor of the Old Smithy. These tunnels were probably used for mining chalk and flint.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF93NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WALSINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Found under smithy when cutting hole for car inspection pit (which has reused medieval masonry in walls).
Chalk mine? Large tunnels and chambers with brickwork of mid 19th century type.
See (S1) and (S2) in file.
E. Rose (NAU), 3 February 1982.
Associated Sources (7)
- --- SNF97838 Collection: Norfolk Historic Environment Record Staff. 1975-[2000]. HER Record Notes. Norfolk Historic Environment Service.
- --- SNF60403 Photograph: BZS14 to 16. Interior of the Old Smithy..
- --- SNF9050 Photograph: CBS 33. Reused stone in the Old Smithy..
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF60400 Unpublished Document: Rose, E. (NAU). 1982. Site report.
- <S2> SNF64 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1982. [Articles on the finding and identifying the post medieval chalk mine under the Old Smithy, Walsingham].
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jun 21 2017 12:54PM