NHER 2427 (Monument record) - St John's Eau or Downham Eau
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Summary
The site of a 17th century watercourse, known as St John's Eau or Downham Eau, designed by Vermuyden in 1642. It was destroyed in the 1950s during the construction of a new relief channel.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF50SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DENVER, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | DOWNHAM MARKET, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | WIMBOTSHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
St John's Eau or Downham Eau.
Designed by Vermuyden in 1642 to take flood water from the South level and return it to the Lower Ouse; later abandoned.
Destroyed by flood relief channel built in the 1950s.
E. Rose (NAU).
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Record last edited
Feb 16 2022 8:21AM