Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street

Medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street

England
List entry 1003935
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street is a scheduled ancient monument in Norwich, Norfolk, comprising a series of underground stone chambers dating from the medieval period. The vaults are situated beneath properties in the city centre and represent a significant example of medieval urban infrastructure, likely associated with merchant storage or commercial activity typical of Norwich's development as a major medieval trading centre. The surviving vault structures demonstrate medieval stone construction techniques and provide archaeological evidence of the city's commercial organisation during the later medieval period. As a scheduled monument, the vaults are protected archaeological remains of national importance reflecting Norwich's status as one of England's most significant medieval towns.

Medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003935. View the official record →

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What is Medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street?

Medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street is a scheduled ancient monument in Norwich, Norfolk, comprising a series of underground stone chambers dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003935.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval vaults under 50-56 Howard Street?

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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