NHER 58860 (Building record) - World War One hut
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG12NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEYDON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Hut dating from World War One, now in use as village hall.
(S1) describes the early 20th century plan to provide a centre for village activities. It was decided to acquire an ex-army hut from the barracks at Cannock Chase, Staffordshire which was dismantled and re-erected in 1922. The hut was erected on a donated piece of land called Little Goosecroft.
The hut is believed to be one of only two remaining examples in Britain. The other was at Gayton, Staffordshire, 10 miles north of Cannock Chase, until 2006 when, after building recording, it moved back to Cannock Chase, where it is now part of the Cannock Chase Visitor Centre.
Also see (S2).
D. Gurney (HES), 10 June 2013. Amended by A. Beckham (HES), 23 August 2016.
The hut was restored in 2013. See (S3).
A. Beckham (HES), 23 August 2016.
Associated Sources (3)
- <S1> SNF92143 Correspondence: Clerk, Heydon Parish Meetings. 2013. Heydon Village Hall/Parish Rooms. 01 July.
- <S2> SNF94263 Unpublished Document: Scholes, B.. 2014. Heydon Parish Room or Village Hall.
- <S3> SNF94264 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2013. War building to continue as community hub. 24 June.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
May 30 2023 3:36PM