Record Details

NHER Number:12274
Type of record:Building
Name:Post medieval dovecote

Summary

A post medieval square brick dovecote set on a moulded plinth. It may have belonged to Spixworth Hall (NHER 8022) but appears later in date. The dovecote became ruinous during World War Two.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TG 2401 1558
Map Sheet:TG21NW
Parish:SPIXWORTH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

Dovecote.
Square brick structure, on moulded plinth.
Now ruined at about 2.1m (7ft) from ground, but remains of central square hole in each wall at about that height.
Said to have belonged to the early 17th century hall, but appeared perhaps to be slightly later in date.
Became ruined during last war.
Seen by E. Rose (NAU) on 3 March 1977.

October 2007. ALSF NHER Enhancement Sub-Unit A.
The early 17th century hall referred to above is Spixworth Hall (NHER 8022).
M. Dennis (NLA), 12 October 2007.

Monument Types

  • DOVECOTE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • SHINE

Sources and further reading

---Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

Related records

8022Related to: Spixworth Hall Cottages, site of Spixworth Hall (Monument)

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