NHER 30599 (Monument record) - Rectory Park
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Summary
This historic parkland was once the landscaped park of the former rectory. It dates to sometime before 1797. The land here features general contours, walks and earthworks as well as a ruined folly containing blocks of medieval limestone. A commemorative monument in the shape of a Greek altar with an inscription survives in the northwest corner.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF80SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SAHAM TONEY, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Historic Parkland (not registered).
Landscaped park of former rectory, of pre 1797 origins. General contours, walks, earthworks remain. Ruined folly containing much limestone - ?reused. Monument to canary.
See full details and copy of 1905 25in Ordnance Survey in file.
E. Rose (NLA) 6 May 1994.
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Site and Feature Types and Periods (6)
Object Types (1)
- ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 25 2011 5:09PM