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Monument Number 134109

Hob Uid: 134109
Location :
Norfolk
Great Yarmouth
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TG5250007300
Summary : Four turreted castle first documented in 1399, mentioned in documentary sources in the late 16th century, demolished in 1621. No physical remains noted.
More information : (TG 525073). A four turreted castle or military fore-fence at Great Yarmouth, sited just opposite New Gate (See TG 50 NW21) and now occupied by Row 99, was ordered to be strengthened and repaired in the late 16th century. In 1620 the upper storey was removed and the materials used for enclosing the mount (See TG 50 NW17). The following year the whole structure was demolished. (See map with TG 50 NW 2). (1)

Site only. No remains. (2)

First documented in 1399 and destroyed in 1620-1. (3)

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Source Number : 1
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Source details : C J Palmer
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Vol(s) : 6, 1984
Source Number : 2
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Source details : F1 RSC 30-OCT-80
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Documented 1399
Monument End Date : 1399
Monument Start Date : 1399
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Demolished Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Demolished 1621
Monument End Date : 1621
Monument Start Date : 1621
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Demolished Building

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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 13375
External Cross Reference Notes :
External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TG 50 NW 63
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1980-10-30
End Date : 1980-10-30