NHER 7363 (Monument record) - Post medieval tower
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Summary
A probably 19th century octagonal flint and brick tower, about nine metres tall with a Gothick style doorway. The internal staircase has now gone, but the wooden upper floor survives. The tower was probably a recreational lookout, but is today below the level of the surrounding trees.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG12NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEYDON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
15 September 1977. Visit.
Tower. Called a lookout tower by (S1), but it is difficult to think what could be seen from here. The top, about 9m (30 feet) high, is (now at least) below tops of trees. Flint with brick quoins, octagonal, inside random brick. Stairs gone but wooden upper floor remains. Gothick stone doorway. 19th century?
E. Rose (NAU), 15 September 1977.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF58263 Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 550.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF94092 Monograph: Pevsner, N. 1962. North-East Norfolk and Norwich. The Buildings of England. 1st Edition. p 164.
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Record last edited
Aug 12 2025 11:06AM