Monument record NAC 119 - Icehouse, Orwell Park School, Orwell Park
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Summary
Post-medieval icehouse, which was demolished in 1951, exact location unknown.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 2150 3950 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM23NW |
| Civil Parish | NACTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1990: The icehouse was demolished, and the well filled in 1951. The structure was circular, with conical thatched roof; there were two skins of brickwork with a cavity in between. One of the few still in use during the 1920s. Ice was collected from 2 ponds (S1). Not visible on 1st or 2nd edition OS maps.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF1171 Monograph: Beamon, S. P. and Roaf, S.. 1990. The Ice-Houses of Britain.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 21 2020 8:46AM