Description

BRINKBURN BRINKBURN PRIORY
NZ 19 NW
10/76 Wall on north
side of former
mill race, to
south-east of
Manor House
GV II

Wall bounding former mill race, which utilised the monastic main drain.
Medieval with later patching. Squared stone. 120-metres long retaining wall,
c.3 metres high; at west end a short return with moulded coping has low
segmental arch to covered section of race. Near west end of main wall is a W
segmental arch into an open walled pit possibly a latrine associated with the
monastic infirmary. At east end links to south-west corner of Brinkburn Mill
(q.v.) and steps south, with low arch across race, to end in a short length
of more massive walling protecting the mill from river erosion.

Listing NGR: NZ1168098280

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26447341

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Recommended Books

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  Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East: Norwich and North-east v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  For the Record
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)