NHER 7897 (Monument record) - Tunnel and cellar under the White Horse Hotel
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Summary
A brick tunnel and cellar were discovered in 1976 underneath the White Horse Hotel. The cellar is probably a 17th or 18th century wine cellar.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG04SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BLAKENEY, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
3 February 1976.
Report in (S1) of tunnels discovered by collapse of carpark outside White Horse Hotel, leading from inn to neighbouring
shops.
Tunnels brick vaulted, apparently deliberately blocked with rubble.
Fragments of wine bottles found.
Similar tunnels found nearby a few years ago.
(S1) suggests 17th to 18th century wine cellars.
E. Rose (NAU) 4 February 1976.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (1)
- BOTTLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 14 2015 4:13PM