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West Bretask
Hob Uid: 879540
Location : Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TF6160020000
Summary : Site of a Medieval wooden defensive tower, pre 1370 and possibly 13th century.
More information : (Area of TF616200). The West Bretask was a wooden tower which stood near the Purfleet outlet, and close to the waterside, as a watergate is associated with it. Pre-1370, and perhaps C13th. The exact site is uncertain.(1,2) (Authy.1 sites it South of the river so that it would connect with the part of the town while authy.2 prefers the North side for the siting.)

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Source details : (Smith TP)
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Vol(s) : 33- 1970

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Source details : Parker V 1971. The Making of King's Lynn 23,139.
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Pre 1370
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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 86
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