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King Henrys Tower
Hob Uid: 134050
Location : Norfolk Great Yarmouth Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TG5253008080
Summary : King Henry's Tower is an octagonal tower built of flint rubble with Caen stone dressing and is twelve foot high. It was the first part of the Medieval Town Wall to be constructed in 1284.
More information : (TG 52530808) King Henry's Tower (NR) (remains of) (NAT) (1) King Henry's Tower is an octagonal tower built of flint rubble with Caen stone dressing and is twelve foot high. It was the first part of the Medieval Town Wall to be constructed in 1284. (See TG 50 NW 2). (2) King Henry's Tower (name confirmed) (plaque) as described. Ground photographs. (3)

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Source details : OS 1:2500 1965
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Source details : Gt Yarmouth Town Wall Report Oct 1969 14-15 (Gt Yarmouth & Dis Arch Soc)
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Source Number : 3
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Source details : F1 RSC 27-OCT-80
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Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built 1284
Monument End Date : 1284
Monument Start Date : 1284
Monument Type : Angle Tower
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : NF 100
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Norfolk)
External Cross Reference Number : 4294
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TG 50 NW 33
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1980-10-27
End Date : 1980-10-27

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King Henrys Tower