NHER 19653 (Building record) - Pilgrim's Cottages
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Summary
A terrace of cottages, containing reused blocks of medieval masonry, but dating mostly from the 19th century. The cottages are reputed to have been built from the ruins of a medieval pilgrims' hospice, but there is no architectural evidence dating from before the 16th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF81NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CASTLE ACRE, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Range of three cottages containing reused medieval stone.
Built in 19th century out of ruins supposed to have been a pilgrim's hospice, but no work evident from before the 16th century.
Painted bressumer perhaps mid 17th century.
See (S1).
E. Rose (NAU) 3 November 1983.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (1)
- ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 1 2019 10:07PM