NHER 68114 (Structure record) - Gate piers and flanking walls to north of 18 Market Place (Swaffham Sixth Form Centre)

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Brick wall and associated gate piers to the north of 18 Market Place (NHER 34716), which date to the mid 18th century but were rebuilt in late 20th century. The two square-sectioned piers carry Coade stone finials. Rebuilt in the late 20th century, although 18th-century brickwork survives to the rear of the north pier. These structures were Listed Grade II in 1973, along with a pair of gate piers of similar age at the rear entrance to the school on Whitsands Road (NHER 68115).

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Map sheet TF80NW
Civil Parish SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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Gate piers and flanking walls to north of 18 Market Place (NHER 34716). Previously recorded under NHER 34716.

January 1973. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"Gate piers and wall. c.1740. Brick, rebuilt late 20th century in English bond. Two square-section piers carrying Coade stone finials: finials in form of bulbous urns with raised vine-trail decoration. To rear of north pier remains 18th brickwork."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
P. Watkins (HES), 21 February 2024.

  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1269588.

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Record last edited

Feb 21 2024 10:18PM

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