Harrisons Meadow - Revision history

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 ===Demolition of the Cottage===
 In the early 2000s this whole area of Sprowston was earmarked for further housing development and in the early 2010s this became a reality and is at present continuing apace. Unfortunately, Harrison's cottage did not fit into the overall plan so in December 2016 the demolition contractors moved in and within 24 hours another old building had disappeared from Sprowston's landscape.
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 File:Harrisons-cottage-blackwell-map.jpg|Detail of Blackwell Map 1770

Bev: Rewrite of page to confirm with standard site layout and content

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	~~[[File:~~Harrisons~~-cottage-front-elevation.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Front elevation of Harrison's~~ Cottage]]		==Harrisons Meadow and Cottage==

	~~This property is situated on a plot~~ of ~~land on Harrison’s~~ Meadow~~, Blue Boar Lane~~. ~~The earliest map reference we have is from a Blackwell family estate map~~ of ~~1770, which shows two properties on this plot~~. ~~The site~~ is ~~also shown~~ on a map ~~that dates from after 1785~~, ~~when~~ the ~~Morse family had~~ the ~~Manor~~. It is ~~also shown on~~ the ~~Enclosure Act-Tithe map dated 1801~~.		===A short history of the site===
	~~Part~~ of ~~this~~ Estate~~, which includes this plot, was once part~~ of ~~Mousehold Heath when it extended as far as Plumstead~~.		There seems to be some confusion as to the true area and extent of Harrison's Meadow. Study of old maps reveal the field boundaries in the 1800s. What is certain is the land where both Harrison’s Meadow and cottage stood were registered on the enclosure map as belonging to Morse the Younger. Prior to the enclosures, there is a considered opinion in past centuries the area may have been crossed by a route taken by travellers to the ferry at Horning. It is suggested many of these travellers were enroute to St. Benets Abbey before it’s disolution in the 1530’s. The actual date when this land became part of the Gurney Estate has yet to be discovered but the area around Harrison's Cottage appears to have been leased to the Harrison family hence the name of both the cottage and adjacent meadows.

	== The ~~Plot~~ ==		===The Meadow and Sprowston Sports===
			The name Harrison's Meadow became synonymous with sport within the parish of Sprowston as many of the old records show, prior to the opening of the Sprowston Recreation Ground in the early 1930s both football and cricket were played on Harrison's Meadow. The problem arises as to where the actual site of this was in all probability brought about by the now Sprowston Sports and Social Club playing fields. One must question if this was the site of the football and cricket pitch as early maps show a track going directly over this land to Harrison's Cottage. To add further to the confusion photographs of early sports teams seem to be taken with a sizeable wood behind the team being photographed which means one must consider it was the area adjacent to the bend in Laundry Lane (see map).

	The plot of ~~land is not far from one of~~ the ~~ancient cart tracks “Horning Ferry Way” that went across Mousehold from Norwich to Horning Ferry~~.		===Harrison's Cottage===
			The cottage was of considerable antiquity appearing as it did on the Blackwell estate map of 1770 when two properties appear on the plot. Both were still extent during the tenure of the Gurney family who used the properties for their workers. The second property was demolished during a rationalisation leaving only Harrison's cottage in its isolated position being lived in by the gamekeeper and his family. Just a study of the property revealed how alterations had taken place over the centuries and may have evolved from what had originally been a small wattle and daub cottage similar to the one that survived on the Wilkes farm until the site was cleared for redevelopment in the 1960s. The cottage appeared on the Gurney list as dwelling number 17 and undergone considerable alterations both layout and to raise the roof during its life. Study of the chimneys would suggest that one is far older and could quite well be the original (the one on the right hand side looking from the front elevation) being far newer were probably added during alterations.
	~~It also has~~ a ~~stream running through~~ the ~~plot, which originates~~ from a ~~spring~~ in the ~~garden centre car park~~ on ~~Blue Boar Lane~~. (~~See Morse map). It is~~ one ~~of five that go onto~~ the ~~estate~~.

			===Demolition of the Cottage===
			In the early 2000s this whole area of Sprowston was earmarked for further housing development and in the early 2010s this became a reality and is at present continuing apace. Unfortunately, Harrison's cottage did not fit into the overall plan so in December 2016 the demolition contractors moved in and within 24 hours another old building had disappeared from Sprowston's landscape.
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	File:Harrisons-cottage-blackwell-map.jpg\|Detail of Blackwell Map 1770		File:Harrisons-cottage-blackwell-map.jpg\|Detail of Blackwell Map 1770
	File:Harrisons-cottage-morse-map.jpg\|Detail of Morse Map 1785		File:Harrisons-cottage-morse-map.jpg\|Detail of Morse Map 1785
	File:Harrisons-cottage-enclosure-map.jpg\|Detail of enclosure map 1801		File:Harrisons-cottage-enclosure-map.jpg\|Detail of enclosure map 1801
			File:Harrisons-cottage-front-elevation.jpg\|Front elevation in the cottages final years.
	File:Harrisons-cottage-floorplan.jpg\|Floor plan detail A		File:Harrisons-cottage-floorplan.jpg\|Floor plan detail A
			File:Cottage demolition 19 12 1916.jpg\|Harrisons Cottage Demolition about to commence December 2016
			File:Harrison's Meadow Location.Marked.jpg\|Map showing where sport was played prior to 1930.
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	~~An iron-age quern stone was found on the plot surrounding Harrison's cottage. Further information can be viewed on the [[Earliest settlement]] page, along with other finds from the Sprowston area.~~

	~~[[File:Quern-stone-diagram.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Quern stone found on the plot]]~~

	~~== Alterations ==~~

	This property has been altered over the centuries, which can be seen by the brickwork (Norfolk Reds), some bricks, which are irregular in size, 18th century or possible earlier, than the later regular sized ones, 19th century. The majority of the bricks used on the walls are handmade, excluding those that have been used on 20th century alterations.

	It is possible that this part of the dwelling could be the oldest part, as there seems to be an internal wall that is the same thickness as the external walls, approx 400mm thick. This may be interpreted that the original dwelling was half the size than it is now, and may also have had thatched roof. Note: A Wattle and Daub property that was on Wilks Farm that was demolished in the 1960`s would have been on a similar scale.

	~~[[File:Harrisons-cottage-style-example.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Farmhouse styling of the local area]]~~

	The height of the property (No.17) appears to have been increased at a later date, possibly in the mid 19th century with the arrival of the Gurney family, who erected some farm cottages on the Estate land in the 1880`s. Also the chimney on the right hand side (looking at the front elevation) is much older than the chimney on the left hand side.

	~~Harrison's Meadow and surrounding fields will be taken up with a future Housing Development. In June 2008 we Filmed the area for future Reference for Sprowston Heritage.~~

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	Harrison's Meadow and surrounding fields will be taken up with a future Housing Development. In June 2008 we Filmed the area for future Reference for Sprowston Heritage.		Harrison's Meadow and surrounding fields will be taken up with a future Housing Development. In June 2008 we Filmed the area for future Reference for Sprowston Heritage.

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	An iron-age quern stone was found on the plot surrounding Harrison's cottage. Further information can be viewed on the [[Earliest ~~Settlement~~]] page, along with other finds from the Sprowston area.		An iron-age quern stone was found on the plot surrounding Harrison's cottage. Further information can be viewed on the [[Earliest settlement]] page, along with other finds from the Sprowston area.

	[[File:Quern-stone-diagram.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Quern stone found on the plot]]		[[File:Quern-stone-diagram.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Quern stone found on the plot]]

Adam at 18:37, 18 June 2015

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	File:Harrisons-cottage-floorplan.jpg\|Floor plan detail A		File:Harrisons-cottage-floorplan.jpg\|Floor plan detail A
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			An iron-age quern stone was found on the plot surrounding Harrison's cottage. Further information can be viewed on the [[Earliest Settlement]] page, along with other finds from the Sprowston area.

			[[File:Quern-stone-diagram.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Quern stone found on the plot]]

			== Alterations ==

	This property has been altered over the centuries, which can be seen by the brickwork (Norfolk Reds), some bricks, which are irregular in size, 18th century or possible earlier, than the later regular sized ones, 19th century. The majority of the bricks used on the walls are handmade, excluding those that have been used on 20th century alterations.		This property has been altered over the centuries, which can be seen by the brickwork (Norfolk Reds), some bricks, which are irregular in size, 18th century or possible earlier, than the later regular sized ones, 19th century. The majority of the bricks used on the walls are handmade, excluding those that have been used on 20th century alterations.

Adam at 18:33, 18 June 2015

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	This property is situated on a plot of land on Harrison’s Meadow, Blue Boar Lane. The earliest map reference we have is from a Blackwell family estate map of 1770, which shows two properties on this plot. The site is also shown on a map that dates from after 1785, when the Morse family had the Manor. It is also shown on the Enclosure Act-Tithe map dated 1801.		This property is situated on a plot of land on Harrison’s Meadow, Blue Boar Lane. The earliest map reference we have is from a Blackwell family estate map of 1770, which shows two properties on this plot. The site is also shown on a map that dates from after 1785, when the Morse family had the Manor. It is also shown on the Enclosure Act-Tithe map dated 1801.
	Part of this Estate, which includes this plot, was once part of Mousehold Heath when it extended as far as Plumstead.		Part of this Estate, which includes this plot, was once part of Mousehold Heath when it extended as far as Plumstead.

			== The Plot ==

	The plot of land is not far from one of the ancient cart tracks “Horning Ferry Way” that went across Mousehold from Norwich to Horning Ferry.		The plot of land is not far from one of the ancient cart tracks “Horning Ferry Way” that went across Mousehold from Norwich to Horning Ferry.

	It also has a stream running through the plot, which originates from a spring in the garden centre car park on Blue Boar Lane. (See Morse map).		It also has a stream running through the plot, which originates from a spring in the garden centre car park on Blue Boar Lane. (See Morse map). It is one of five that go onto the estate.

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Adam at 18:30, 18 June 2015

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	[[File:Harrisons-cottage-front-elevation.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|~~left~~\|Front elevation of Harrison's Cottage]]		[[File:Harrisons-cottage-front-elevation.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Front elevation of Harrison's Cottage]]

	This property is situated on a plot of land on Harrison’s Meadow, Blue Boar Lane. The earliest map reference we have is from a Blackwell family estate map of 1770, which shows two properties on this plot. The site is also shown on a map that dates from after 1785, when the Morse family had the Manor. It is also shown on the Enclosure Act-Tithe map dated 1801.		This property is situated on a plot of land on Harrison’s Meadow, Blue Boar Lane. The earliest map reference we have is from a Blackwell family estate map of 1770, which shows two properties on this plot. The site is also shown on a map that dates from after 1785, when the Morse family had the Manor. It is also shown on the Enclosure Act-Tithe map dated 1801.

Adam at 18:29, 18 June 2015

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	File:Harrisons-cottage-morse-map.jpg\|Detail of Morse Map 1785		File:Harrisons-cottage-morse-map.jpg\|Detail of Morse Map 1785
	File:Harrisons-cottage-enclosure-map.jpg\|Detail of enclosure map 1801		File:Harrisons-cottage-enclosure-map.jpg\|Detail of enclosure map 1801
	~~File:~~File:Harrisons-cottage-floorplan.jpg\|Floor plan detail A		File:Harrisons-cottage-floorplan.jpg\|Floor plan detail A
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Adam at 18:29, 18 June 2015

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	File:Harrisons-cottage-morse-map.jpg\|Detail of Morse Map 1785		File:Harrisons-cottage-morse-map.jpg\|Detail of Morse Map 1785
	File:Harrisons-cottage-enclosure-map.jpg\|Detail of enclosure map 1801		File:Harrisons-cottage-enclosure-map.jpg\|Detail of enclosure map 1801
			File:File:Harrisons-cottage-floorplan.jpg\|Floor plan detail A
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	This property has been altered over the centuries, which can be seen by the brickwork (Norfolk Reds), some bricks, which are irregular in size, 18th century or possible earlier, than the later regular sized ones, 19th century. The majority of the bricks used on the walls are handmade, excluding those that have been used on 20th century alterations.		This property has been altered over the centuries, which can be seen by the brickwork (Norfolk Reds), some bricks, which are irregular in size, 18th century or possible earlier, than the later regular sized ones, 19th century. The majority of the bricks used on the walls are handmade, excluding those that have been used on 20th century alterations.

	~~[[File:Harrisons-cottage-floorplan.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Floor plan detail A]]~~

	It is possible that this part of the dwelling could be the oldest part, as there seems to be an internal wall that is the same thickness as the external walls, approx 400mm thick. This may be interpreted that the original dwelling was half the size than it is now, and may also have had thatched roof. Note: A Wattle and Daub property that was on Wilks Farm that was demolished in the 1960`s would have been on a similar scale.		It is possible that this part of the dwelling could be the oldest part, as there seems to be an internal wall that is the same thickness as the external walls, approx 400mm thick. This may be interpreted that the original dwelling was half the size than it is now, and may also have had thatched roof. Note: A Wattle and Daub property that was on Wilks Farm that was demolished in the 1960`s would have been on a similar scale.

Adam at 18:28, 18 June 2015

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	It also has a stream running through the plot, which originates from a spring in the garden centre car park on Blue Boar Lane. (See Morse map).		It also has a stream running through the plot, which originates from a spring in the garden centre car park on Blue Boar Lane. (See Morse map).

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	[[File:Harrisons-cottage-blackwell-map.jpg~~\|200px\|thumb\|right~~\|Detail of Blackwell Map 1770]]		File:Harrisons-cottage-blackwell-map.jpg\|Detail of Blackwell Map 1770
	[[File:Harrisons-cottage-morse-map.jpg~~\|200px\|thumb\|right~~\|Detail of Morse Map 1785]]		File:Harrisons-cottage-morse-map.jpg\|Detail of Morse Map 1785
	[[File:Harrisons-cottage-enclosure-map.jpg~~\|200px\|thumb\|right~~\|Detail of enclosure map 1801]]		File:Harrisons-cottage-enclosure-map.jpg\|Detail of enclosure map 1801
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	This property has been altered over the centuries, which can be seen by the brickwork (Norfolk Reds), some bricks, which are irregular in size, 18th century or possible earlier, than the later regular sized ones, 19th century. The majority of the bricks used on the walls are handmade, excluding those that have been used on 20th century alterations.		This property has been altered over the centuries, which can be seen by the brickwork (Norfolk Reds), some bricks, which are irregular in size, 18th century or possible earlier, than the later regular sized ones, 19th century. The majority of the bricks used on the walls are handmade, excluding those that have been used on 20th century alterations.