NHER 17989 (Find Spot record) - Fifteen post medieval clay lamps

The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please to consult the full record.

See also further .

Summary

In 1981 fifteen hand-made clay lamps were recovered from the ceiling of a house in this area.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TF80NW
Civil Parish SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

1981. Fell out of ceiling of lath and plaster during renovations.
Fifteen clay hand-made lamps, fourteen of which conical and one cuboid. Four have remains of wax candles.
In NCM. [1]
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM), 30 July 1981.
Compiled by S. Margeson (NCM), 11 September 1981.

The listed building description 1996 for 15 Station Street (not Road) dates the building to early 18th century, refronted 1830; but it states 'formerly 17 Station Street' so this may not be the same building. Station Road is to the north but does not appear to have had numbered houses pre 20th century.
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 16 March 1999.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • LAMP (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

Jan 25 2011 11:49AM

Comments and Feedback

Your feedback is welcome; if you can provide any new information about this record, please contact the Norfolk Historic Environment Record.