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17th to 18th century lock up at Great Dunmow (EHER 18679)

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Summary

The village lock-up, a small red-brick structure, is situated close to the Doctors Pond. It was taken over as a store in 1877 and was subsequently used as a relief centre.

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Location

Grid reference TL 627 221 (point)
Civil Parish GREAT DUNMOW, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX

Type and Period

Description

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: The village lock-up, a small red-brick structure, is situated close to the Doctors Pond. It was taken over as a store in 1877 and was subsequently used as a relief centre. (Examination of photograph suggest an 18th to 19th century date of construction). <1> The Parish Cage was sited in North Street <2> July 1975. Field survey. The village lock-up, probably early 19th century is in use as a shoe-repairer's shop. <3>

Sources

  • <1> Serial: Essex Archaeological Society. 1950. Essex Review. v.59, p.187-191.
  • <2> DESC TEXT: Medlycott, M.. 1999. Great Dunmow: Historic Town Assessment Report.
  • <3> PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 NKB 08-JUL-75.

Other References

  • NRHE identifier: 376478
  • National Monuments Record: TL 62 SW 7

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