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One of the earliest known examples of a modern car wash is among a number of sites newly listed by Historic England.
Barkway Carriage Wash Level II in Hertfordshire is on a list of sites added to the Eastern Region’s National Heritage List.
Grade II* listed Northwold Manor in Norfolk, which has 500 years of different architectural styles, was also noted.
It has been described as an “exceptional time capsule” of design.
Barkway Carriage in Royston, known as the “carriage splash” dates back to 1600 and is a stop for those travelling from London to the north.
It is one of only four such structures in England.
The h fed through a nearby underground water channel and was of the right intensity to submerge the wheels of the cart without flooding it.
Residents reported that he used to fill steam tractors until the 20th century, after automobiles replaced horse-drawn carriages.
Earlier this year, Northwold Manor in Northwold saw its indexing replaced from Grade II to Grade II*.
Historic England describes the building, which has been part of the heritage since 1951, as an “exceptional time capsule spanning 500 years of architectural design”.
Once owned by Carter’s circle of relatives (parents of British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter), the building’s highlights include a Regency ballroom, a 16th-century chain, an impressive 17th-century oak staircase, 18th-century wood-paneled lounges, and a classical arcade leading to the first-floor porch. Chamber with fluted Ionic columns.
The transom carved over the front is of paramount importance and is a rare survival, Historic England said.
Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic England, said: “A diversity of notable historic buildings and sites is added to the list every year and 2023 is no exception.
“We’ve examined and protected some amazing sites this year, which together give us a window into our rich and varied historic environment.”
Chancellor for Heritage, Lord Parkinson, of Whitley Bay, said: “The astonishing diversity of indexed put options this year is an astonishing demonstration of the richness of our national heritage.
“The wonderful paintings made in historic England will ensure that they are enjoyed by future generations and that they learn more about attractive people and the stories connected with them. “
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