The Old Custom House
Aldeburgh is full of interesting buildings. The Old Custom House possibly dates back to the 18th century, and is interesting in that it has eight stone steps leading to the high level front door. Not ideal if it is wet or frosty I wouldn’t have thought! The reason for this arrangement may be that the upper level was the possible entrance for the Custom office and that the lower level was for storage, perhaps for contraband. The house has been divided into two, upper half now being a holiday let.
The Old Custom House
Aldeburgh is full of interesting buildings. The Old Custom House possibly dates back to the 18th century, and is interesting in that it has eight stone steps leading to the high level front door. Not ideal if it is wet or frosty I wouldn’t have thought! The reason for this arrangement may be that the upper level was the possible entrance for the Custom office and that the lower level was for storage, perhaps for contraband. The house has been divided into two, upper half now being a holiday let.