NHER 64107 (Monument record) - Site of post-medieval ropewalk by St James' Chapel
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Summary
This ropewalk ran along what is now the Broad Walk from London Road towards Guanock Gate. It was first mentioned by inference in 1586 and again in 1642, and it appears on a drawing dating from 1670.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF61NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KING’S LYNN, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
(S1) reports that this ropewalk ran along what is now the Broad Walk from London Road towards Guanock Gate. It was first mentioned by inference in 1586 and again in 1642. A drawing of St James' Chapel dating from around 1670 which shows the position of this ropewalk.
See (S1) for further information.
See also (S2) and (S3).
A. Cattermole (King's Lynn UAD), 20 March 2020.
Associated Sources (3)
- <S1> SNF100512 Unpublished Document: Andrews, D.. 2009. The Ropemakers and Ropewalks of Lynn.
- <S2> SNF7544 Monograph: Parker, V.. 1971. The Making of King's Lynn: secular buildings from the 11th to the 17th century..
- <S3> SNF87143 Article in Serial: Jude, J. 1981. A Note on Two King's Lynn Ropewalks. CBA Group VI Bulletin. No 26 pp 17-18.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 25 2022 11:00AM