NHER 8907 (Building record) - Post medieval stone obelisk
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Summary
A stone obelisk in the shape of a pyramid on square base stands on The Howdale green. It was moved here in the 1930s from the top of the town pump in the market place.
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Location
| Map sheet | TF60SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DOWNHAM MARKET, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
March 1976. Visit.
Stone obelisk in form of pyramid upon square base, on the green known as The Howdale. Gothic cusping. Formerly on top of town pump in Market Place, and surmounted by cross. Marks of metal fittings can still be seen. Originally set up before 1868, removed to present position around 1935.
(S1) of old position in file.
E. Rose (NAU), 22 March 1976.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF66908 Newspaper Article: Lynn News. 1998. [Photograph of the Downham Market town pump before being moved in 1935]. 27 February.
- --- SNF90022 Newspaper Article: The old town pump to go.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF8863 Photograph: BDE 11.
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Record last edited
Nov 11 2013 12:43PM