NHER 41237 (Monument record) - Site of post medieval workhouse at Westgate House
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Summary
Records state that 'Wesgate House', Great Walsingham, was hired in 1784 for use as a House of Industry (workhouse). This doesn't refer to the present building but to a smaller hall marked on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map published in 1836. This building was destroyed by the more recent hall.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF93NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WALSINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
In 1784 'Wesgate (sic) Hall' Great Walsingham was hired for use as a House of Industry under Gilbert’s Act 1783. Presumably refers to Westgate House, which is marked on (S1), but as much smaller than the present building which is presumably of later date.
Information from J. Lodey (NLA).
E. Rose (NLA), 12 March 2005.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF55502 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1863. First edition 6".
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 26 2014 9:29AM