NHER 55583 (Monument record) - Decoy Wood
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Summary
The site of a possible post medieval duck decoy is marked on historic maps as Decoy Wood.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM09NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BESTHORPE, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
May 2011
The site of a possible post medieval duck decoy is shown on historic maps. A rectangular area is shown on the 1818 Besthorpe enclosure map (S1) as 'Decoy' in the ownership of Earl Winterton. The first edition six inch to the mile Ordnance Survey map shows the area as 'Decoy Wood' (S2).
J. Albone (HES), 17 May 2011.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 24 2015 2:10PM