NHER 7409 (Structure record) - Post-medieval icehouse
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Summary
This is a post-medieval icehouse. Although the roof had collapsed when visited in 1978 the two stage tunnel could be seen sloping down to a roofless dome. The bricks used to build the ice house date to around 1850.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG12NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AYLSHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
March 1978. Visit.
Icehouse. Roof has collapsed, but remains in excellent condition. Tunnel in two stages - second stage slopes down to now roofless dome, but floor level and not rounded in chamber. Brick around 1850.
E. Rose (NAU), 21 March 1978.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
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Record last edited
Feb 24 2022 9:46AM