NHER 41966 (Building record) - Mustardpot House
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM08SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH LOPHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
House, at time of inspection in 1982 identified as a square brick cottage probably of 18th century date; recent mapping suggests it has been extended. Roof formed of a solid pyramid of thatch tied in bundles. In centre was an egg-shaped hole containing a mummified cat. No evidence to indicate whether deliberately placed there, or had simply crawled away to die.
It has been said (reference lost) that thatched roofs of this type are very rare in East Anglia.
E. Rose (NLA), 6 September 2005.
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Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- RITUAL ARTEFACT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 5 2026 10:12AM