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East Bretask
Hob Uid:
879533
Location :
Norfolk
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref :
TF6234820376
Summary :
Site of a Medieval wooden tower, part of King's Lynn defences. Pre 1370 and possibly 13th century.
More information :
(Approx. TF62332036.) The East Bretask was a wooden tower which stood at or near the East Gate, and was probably its precursor. Pre-1370, and possibly C13th. The exact site is uncertain.(1,2)
Sources :
Source Number : 1
Source :
Source details : (Smith TP)
Page(s) : 59,62
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Plates :
Vol(s) : 33 - 1970
Source Number : 2
Source :
Source details : Parker V 1971. The Making of King's Lynn 23,139.
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Extant by 1370
Monument End Date : 1370
Monument Start Date : 1370
Monument Type : Watch Tower
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TF 62 SW 79
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