2018

TM5593 : Plaque indicating Lowestoft's oldest house

taken 6 years ago, near to Lowestoft, Suffolk, England

Plaque indicating Lowestoft's oldest house
Plaque indicating Lowestoft's oldest house
The house which was until recently an antiques shop is reputed or understood to be the oldest inhabited house in the town, or parts of it at least. It is currently a private dwelling. Link
Lowestoft High Street Plaques

There are a number of circular grey plaques on various buildings in Lowestoft High Street.
Most bear the words "SVFFOLK VILLA LOWISTOFF" around a winged angel holding a crown with a rose below; an element of Lowestoft's coat of Arms.
The original wording of which is "SOFFOCHE VILLA LOWISTOFT".
The Heraldic Arms of Lowestoft, originally registered in 1913 bear the Motto "POINT DU JOUR" referring to Lowestoft being the most easterly point on the British Isles and the first town each day to greet the sunrise.


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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts other tags: Memorial Plaques Lowestoft Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Town's Oldest House [4] Other Photos: · 36 the High Street, Lowestoft, the oldest house in the town ·
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TM5593, 335 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Adrian S Pye   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 10 June, 2018   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 11 June, 2018
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TM 5515 9393 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:29.0146N 1:45.3854E
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OSGB36: geotagged! TM 5515 9393
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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