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Nuttall Farm, Frostenden, Suffolk FOS 029 : Archaeological Record |
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Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service unpublished report series
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Report (in Series)
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Abstract: |
Nuttall Farm lies in open countryside at the bottom of a gentle valley, immediately north of the brook which forms the boundary with Reydon parish and approximately 1.5 km south of Frostenden church. It was known as Valley Farm until circa 1900, and formed a modest tenanted holding of 43 acres at the time of the tithe survey in 1840. The tithe map shows a complex of farm buildings immediately to the east of the grade II-listed 16th century farmhouse, but the present brick outbuilding on the same site is a replacement of circa 1870. It consists of a single-storied range of sheds that formed the western side of a demolished farmyard, and probably contained cattle accommodation and a vehicle shed. Precise interpretation of its purpose is hampered by the loss of any relevant fixtures and fittings. The building retains some points of interest, such as an apotropaic 'daisy-wheel' cut into its external brickwork, and a pair of low arches that were probably designed for calves, but is not of sufficient age, rarity or architectural merit to justify separate listing. A contemporary detached stable, vehicle shed and hay loft to the north of the site is of greater significance, given its small proportions and striking appearance, and supports the view that both structures were rebuilt to reflect the status of the cleric who is understood to have occupied the house at the time. |
Author: |
L Alston
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Publisher: |
Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service
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Other Person/Org: |
Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Suffolk HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication: |
2009
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FOS 029 Nuttall Farm, Frostenden |
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FROSTENDEN |
District: |
East Suffolk |
County: |
Suffolk |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 648300, 280200 (Easting, Northing)
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suffolkc1-56853 |
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SCCAS Report |
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A4, comb bound, white cover with colour photo (also available as PDF)
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Created Date: |
24 Nov 2016 |