NHER 53142 (Building record) - Post medieval icehouse
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Summary
A post medieval icehouse, with a surviving tunnel, chamber and covering mound. It was associated with Letton Hall.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF90NE |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastical | LETTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | CRANWORTH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
November 2009. Field visit.
A surviving post medieval icehouse. The tunnel has a brick entrance (to the east), a brick barrel vaulted roof and flint side walls. The chamber has brick walls with a brick dome. Both the tunnel and chamber are covered by a earth mound.
The icehouse was associated with Letton Hall, which is located to the north
D. Robertson (NLA), 12 November 2009.
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Record last edited
Feb 3 2011 4:39PM