Record Details
| NHER Number: | 17847 |
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| Type of record: | Building |
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| Name: | Orchard Acre and Cherry Cottage |
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Summary
A former dairy, Orchard Acre has a very rare medieval south wall, whose bricks resemble those used in the Norwich Cow Tower. As such it may date from as early as the 14th century, when Orchard Acre began life as a late medieval brick house, probably an extension to Cherry Cottage, whose rear wall is made completely of rough flint. It is thought that the presence of such an early brick building as Orchard Acre confirms the proximity of Postwick manor, although no firm siting for the manor has been made.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TG 2957 0768 |
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| Map Sheet: | TG20NE |
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| Parish: | POSTWICK WITH WITTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
These two properties appear to form one building.
House containing large quantities of medieval brickwork behind 19th century facade.
18th century north gable.
Possibly part of manor buildings.
See (S1).
E. Rose (NAU), 19 January 1982.
Monument Types
- DAIRY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- MANOR (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status - none
Sources and further reading
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
| --- | Collection: Norfolk Historic Environment Record Staff. 1975-[2000]. HER Record Notes. Norfolk Historic Environment Service. |
| <S1> | Unpublished Document: Rose, E.. 1982. Building Report.. Building Report. |
Related records - none
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