NHER 31241 (Monument record) - Post medieval water meadow
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL98SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RIDDLESWORTH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Small area of floated water meadow earthworks noted on 1946 RAF air photographs. Presently arable.
Arthur Young reported landscape improvements by Sylvanus Bevan on the Riddlesworth Estate in the late 18th century.
By 1804 there were 19 hectares with another 6 under construction, supposedly by the enigmatic 'Mr Brooks'.
Compare to West Tofts (NHER 31157) and Lynford (NHER 31242).
K. Sussams (SAU), 26 April 1995.
Not depicted on the tithe map of 1840 so presumably gone by then.
K. Sussams (SAU) 2 January 1996.
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Record last edited
Dec 11 2025 7:52AM