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The medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street in Norwich are a rare survival of 13th-century undercroft structures, likely dating from the High Medieval period. These vaulted chambers form part of a larger medieval building complex and represent important evidence of urban commercial or residential development in Norwich during the medieval period. The vaults demonstrate the construction techniques employed by medieval builders working with stone and masonry, providing archaeological and architectural insights into the layout and use of urban properties in this period. Such undercrofts are significant as they often survived later demolition and redevelopment, preserving evidence of the medieval urban streetscape beneath modern ground levels.
Medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003935. View the official record →
The medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street in Norwich are a rare survival of 13th-century undercroft structures, likely dating from the High Medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003935.
Medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003935.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greyfriars Franciscan friary (0.1 km), Town walls (0.2 km), Nos 6, 7 and 8, Row 111, South Quay (0.2 km).
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