Monument record NKT 016 - Post Medieval features, including extremely early icehouse, associated with palace of Charles II at 'Goldings', 67 High Street
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Summary
2004: features, including extremely early icehouse, associated with palace of Charles II (1660-1685), identified & recorded during monitoring of footing trenches to rear of 'Goldings'.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5644e 2633e (15m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL52NE |
| Civil Parish | NEWMARKET, FOREST HEATH, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
2004: features, including extremely early icehouse, associated with palace of Charles II (1660-1685), identified & recorded during monitoring of footing trenches to rear of 'Goldings'.
The icehouse, which was circa 4.3m in diameter & 11m deep, may be the only surviving example of one built for Charles II and one the earliest surviving examples in Britain.
A carved limestone tapered block, probably from an arch from Charles II's palace complex (see NKT 005), depicting the face of a 'Green Man' was also located built into a later (C19th) wall. Details in (S1).
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF52063 Unpublished document: Craven, J.. 2005. Archaeological Monitoring Report. Goldings, 67 High Street, Newmarket.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jan 9 2024 11:37AM