NHER 7917 (Monument record) - Round Well obelisk

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Summary

This 19th century obelisk was possibly built by French prisoners of war. It comprises a brick and flint base and a yellow brick obelisk which has an urn on top. It was restored in 1981.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG11SE
Civil Parish COSTESSEY, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

April 1978.
Yellow brick obelisk surmounted by urn, chamfered to base with flint rustication. Iron wheel on one side; basin to collect flow of water: door into base bricked up about ?1800, cracked, though surrounding island recently restored.
E. Rose (NAU), 26 April 1978.

1981.
Said to have been built by French prisoners of war, 1820.
Dismantled and rebuilt with original materials but over core of modern brick.
(S1) and (S2), in file.
E. Rose (NAU), 5 October 1981.

  • --- Photograph: Vincent and Gorbing Chartered Architects and Town Planners. 2003. Distinctive features in the vicinity of Lodge Farm, Costessey.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1980. Costessey's crumbling well gets cash help. 10 January.
  • <S2> Newspaper Article: Norwich Mercury. 1981. [Article on the restoration of the Roundwell monument at Costessey]. 8 October.

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Record last edited

Jun 3 2016 3:44PM

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