NHER 5147 (Monument record) - Site of 19th century charity school

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Summary

The 19th century charity school was built by Sir Richard Sutton Bt. in 1828 and maintained at his expense. It provided education for thirty two children for over one hundred years. The school was demolished in 1977.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TL89SW
Civil Parish LYNFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

School was 19th century with reused medieval material now salvaged.
See notes and (S1) in file.
E. Rose (NAU), May 1990.

The 19th century charity school was built by Sir Richard Sutton Bt. in 1828 and maintained at his expense. It provided education for thirty two children for over one hundred years. The school was demolished in 1977.
See (S2).
M. Dennis (NLA), 22 May 2006.

The Horseshoes Inn, formerly recorded under this number is now NHER 44692.
M. Dennis (NLA), 26 May 2006.

  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Post-Medieval. Lynford.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1977. Photograph of charity school and The Horseshoes Inn, pre battle area.
  • <S2> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1977. Tudor pub in the battle area. 22 August.
  • ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Sep 12 2025 8:00AM

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