Record Details

NHER Number:7486
Type of record:Monument
Name:Medieval or post-medieval road and post-medieval tollhouse

Summary

The earthworks of an old road can be seen at this spot. There is also a post-medieval toll house.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TG 1977 2454
Map Sheet:TG12SE
Parish:AYLSHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK
MARSHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

Earthworks of old road.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).

This is an interesting case as the present road was made after (S1) was issued in 1838, is not part of the turnpike system yet appears to have its own little tollhouse in the middle. Diverted to extend park?
E. Rose (NAU), 8 June 1982.

Monument Types

  • ROAD (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • ROAD (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • TOLL HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • TOLL ROAD (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.
---Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Aylsham.
<S1>Map: Ordnance Survey. 1824-1836. Ordnance Survey First Edition 1 inch..

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