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| Resting beside the Wherryman's way, visible from a footpath |
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This hut is between Surlingham Church and the river. It beside the footpath called the 'Wherryman's way'. The rear axle is still fitted, but minus the wheels. The front turn axle is missing completely. The hook for the draw bar sits on one end. The hut is on private land, so the condition of the interior is not known
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| New Buckenhan hut is rare for Norfolk, having 'corrugated Iron' sides |
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This interesting hut is unusual for Norfolk in being clad in galvanized Iron, not wood. The majority of Norfolk huts we have found only use corrugated Iron for the roofs, unlike in the West country where it covers the sides as well. This hut sits beside the New Buckenham to Wymondham road.
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| A very original hut, part of the Gressenhall museum collection |
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Gressenhall museum has a number of treasures, not least this very original hut. It is displayed in 'as found' condition. A lovely replica hut sits on Union farm and is open to the public, allowing you to get a feel for these endearing old beasts.
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| Interior view of the Gressenhall hut |
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This is a typical view of the inside of a Shepherd's hut. A simple bed consisting of a straw mattress sits on top of the Lamb rack. This is where the sickly or orphaned lambs were placed for warmth and feeding until they could be fostered. The medicine cupboard contained the potions for the job, including a bottle of Whisky to help revive a sickly Lamb - or so I am told.
I also keep a bottle in ours (in case a sickly Shepherd needs resuscitating!)
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