NHER 28920 (Monument) - Thorpe New Cut
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Summary
Thorpe New Cut was dug in 1843-4, in advance of the Norfolk Railway, to avoid having two opening bridges within a mile. Now the main river, the old Yare to the north is still part of the City of Norwich but the parish/district boundary follows the centre of the Cut.
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- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THORPE ST ANDREW, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | TROWSE WITH NEWTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Dug in 1843-4 in advance of Norfolk Railway to avoid having two opening bridges within a mile. Now the main river, the old Yare to the north is still part of the City of Norwich but the parish/district boundary follows the centre of the Cut.
Compiled by E. Rose (NLA), 13 April 1992.
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Record last edited
Oct 8 2025 8:00AM