NHER 12840 (Monument record) - Post medieval ice house

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Summary

An 18th or 19th century brick ice house, once under an earth mound, but now with the brickwork exposed.

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Location

Map sheet TG12NW
Civil Parish HEYDON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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September 1977. Visit.
Ice house.
Formerly in earthen mound, brickwork now projects.
Ruinous tunnel leads to an unusual rectangular chamber with barrel vaulted roof, floor of which is the usual circular basin.
Transition between the two is achieved by odd chamfers of brick in the corners.
E. Rose (NAU), 15 September 1977.

  • --- Aerial Photograph: TG 1127G,H.
  • --- Photograph: Photographs of Post medieval ice house. Colour.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.

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Record last edited

Aug 12 2025 11:05AM

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