NHER 39841 (Building record) - Low Farm, Cargate Common

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This complicated timber-framed house has a central section dating to the late medieval period and has a cross passage plan. A grand and ornate parlour block was added in the late 16th century and this retains its painted decoration. The low end was rebuilt to a larger scale in the mid 17th century. Interestingly, a witch bottle was found in the hearth.

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Civil Parish TIBENHAM, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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November 2003.
Complicated timber-framed house. Central section late medieval, possibly a hall house, cross passage plan. Grand and ornate parlour block added in late 16th century; retains painted decoration. Witch bottle found in hearth. Low end rebuilt to larger scale in mid 17th century. Façade of brick added in the late 19th century.
See (S1) for further details.
E. Rose (NLA) 29 November 2003.

  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 2003. Building Report.. Building Report.
  • PIN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • WITCH BOTTLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

Oct 2 2013 12:31PM

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