Monument record BNH 031 - Pryke's Cottage
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Summary
Alabaster head of St John the Baptist, probably Nottingham work, circa 1420. Found during fireplace restoration.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 8710 7933 (51m by 50m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL87NE |
| Civil Parish | BARNHAM, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Alabaster head of St John the Baptist, probably Nottingham work, circa 1420. Found when fireplace was being restored - had been hidden on a ledge above the beam. Seen by S E West years ago when found, taken to Norwich for opinion, sold to Ipswich Museum.
Then owner of cottage - (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) (S1).
Property known as 'Pryke's Cottage'. Grade II listed, timber framed building. Building report in parish file. S2
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF18200 (No record type): SAU (West S E), 18 December 1984.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: photograph.
- <S2> SSF50006 Unpublished document: Suffolk County Council Archaeologcial Service. Site Report. Site report, Chris North, July 1997..
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 30 2009 1:44PM