NHER 69000 (Monument record) - Post-medieval duck decoy, Mickle Mere
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Summary
A visit to the site in 2000 noted that the shape of the mere, although obviously a natural feature, strongly indicates considerable alteration to form a wild fowl decoy. This likely would have taken place when Mickle Mere was part of Wretham Park (NHER 56270).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL99SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WRETHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
19 July 2000. Field Observation (Visual Assessment).
The shape of the mere, although obviously a natural feature strongly indicates considerable alteration to form a wild fowl decoy. The 'pipes' or curving inlets are wholely comparable to those of known decoys.
This feature was previously recorded under NHER 9001.
B. Cushion (NLA) 19 July 2000. Amended H. Hamilton (HES), 15 January 2025.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57583 Thesis: Thorogood, P.. 2000. Duck Decoys of Norfolk (UEA BA Dissertation ref HISH 3P2Y).
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (1)
Record last edited
Sep 30 2025 8:08AM