Monument record NKT 071 - Possible icehouse, Portland House
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Summary
Two 9m deep red brick shafts could have been possible ice-wells.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6399 6315 (18m by 18m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL66SW |
| Civil Parish | NEWMARKET, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1990: During renovations to the house in 1980, two 9m deep red brick shafts were discovered in the garden. It is thought that these could have been ice-wells (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF1171 Monograph: Beamon, S. P. and Roaf, S.. 1990. The Ice-Houses of Britain. p. 399.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 8 2018 3:34PM