NHER 68124 (Structure record) - Town Pound, Mangate Street

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Summary

This rectangular town pound was constructed in around 1730 and restored in 1978. It has flint walls with brick quoins and dressings, a 20th-century timber gate and no roof.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (II) 1269612: TOWN POUND

Location

Map sheet	TF80NW
Civil Parish	SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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Full Description

Town pound adjacent to churchyard of St Peter and St Paul's Church (NHER 2698). Previously recorded under NHER 2698.

October 1995. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Town pound. c.1730, restored 1978. Whole and cut flints with brick quoins and dressings. Rectangular on plan. Entrance to east, fitted with 20th-century timber gate. No roof."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
P. Watkins (HES), 22 February 2024.

Associated Sources (1)

<S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1269612.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

POUND (18th Century - 1710 AD (at some time) to 1750 AD (at some time))

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Record last edited

Feb 22 2024 5:27PM