NHER 388 (Monument record) - Tower, City Defences, Barrack Street
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Summary
In 1978 the City undertook the clearance and restoration of this tower. They discovered around 1m of late post medieval debris and a possible 19th century brick-lined well just outside the entrance to the tower.
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Location
| Map sheet | TG20NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
1978. Clearance and restoration by Norwich City Engineers [1].
Around 1m of late post medieval debris was cleared from around the south west face of the tower and along the south face of the city wall adjacent. A ?19th century well (brick lined) was discovered around 2m outside the entrance to the tower.
Compiled by M. Atkin (NCM).
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF87213 Record Card: NCM Staff. 1973-1989. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card - Norwich.
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Record last edited
Feb 4 2013 9:26AM