Icehouse approximately 75 metres south-east of Lodge Gate (EHER 4496)
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Summary
18th century icehouse in the grounds of demolished Old Fitzjohns.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 5819 1803 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CANFIELD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Icehouse of the 18th century, on a mound 50 metres north-east of lake in grounds of former manor house Fitzjohns, demolished about 1900. It is red brick, with a cylindrical domed roof. The entrance is to the north, the brick arch is broken, and the entrance passage was demolished about 1940. It is earth banked all round, but not covering dome or upper half- metre of walls. The drainage sump is silted up. <1>
Sited 75m south-east of the lodge gate. <2>
See also: <3> - <5>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).
- <2> SEX3322 DESC TEXT: Department of the Environment. 1983. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Uttlesford. p.35.
- <3> SEX15810 Photograph: Unknown. 1975. TL51-122. 2 frames.
- <4> SEX56253 Photograph: Essex County Council. 1970-1993. ECC Historic Buildings Photo Print Archive. 9 frames, 12/1982.
- <5> SEX13277 DESC TEXT: Tyler, S.. unknown. The Ice-House Hunt.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL51-122