NHER 34289 (Structure record) - Medieval wall in Aickman's Yard

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Summary

A late 15th-century wall with two blocked arches, at the west end of Aickman's Yard, about 12 metres from the river. It was probably part of a building connected with river trade to Ely.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II) 1298203: WALL 12 METRES EAST OF RIVER BANK

Location

Map sheet	TF62SW
Civil Parish	KING’S LYNN, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Wall 12m east of River bank.

July 1993. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Wall. Late 15th century. Red brick. Exhibits two blocked four-centred arches carried on formerly square piers. Quite likely originally a small two-bay service building victualling river-borne traffic plying the inland trade to Ely. Inlet from river probably on north side."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 19 July 2023.
E. Rose (NLA), 11 March 1999. Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 19 July 2023.

For details of 3 and 4 Aickman's Yard, previously recorded under this number, see NHER 63513.
A. Cattermole (King's Lynn UAD), 18 July 2019.

Associated Sources (1)

<S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1298203.

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King's Lynn (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Jul 19 2023 10:11PM