NHER 44126 (Monument record) - Snape's Water
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Summary
A small broad (a flooded medieval peat cutting site) in a minor tributary of the river Bure.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG31NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOVETON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Small side valley broad in valley of minor tributary of Bure: flooded peat excavation of probably medieval date. The various parcels of land here were described as 'water and marsh' or 'water and turbury' in 16th century documents and as 'turbury' in the 13th century.
See (S1).
M. Dennis (NLA), 20 March 2006.
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Record last edited
May 24 2018 9:06AM