NHER 29549 (Monument record) - London Lode watercourse
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Summary
An artificial watercourse constructed by the London Merchants in the 17th century. The drain follows the course of Silt Road and once continued into the village of Nordelph to join Popham's Eau, although this section has now been infilled.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL59NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORDELPH, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | UPWELL, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Drain, made by London Merchants in early 17th century.
Western end, where formerly crossed into Cambridgeshire, now uncertain. Follows south side of present Silt Road but water now diverted before Nordelph. Formerly continued to join Popham's Eau in present Nordelph village but this end now infilled.
E. Rose (NLA) 15 March 1993.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF86403 Article in Monograph: Silvester, R. 1993. The Drainage of the Norfolk Fens. An Historical Atlas of Norfolk. Wade-Martins, P. (ed). pp 104-105.
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Record last edited
Mar 13 2023 10:01AM