NHER 44122 (Monument record) - Hoveton Great Broad
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Summary
A bypassed broad (a flooded medieval peat cutting site), set within a large meander of the river Bure. Considerably larger in the 19th century, it now consists of a roughly C shaped area of water.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG31NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOVETON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
A typical bypassed broad lying within a substantial meander of the River Bure. It consists of a roughly C-shaped area of water. The broad was considerably larger in 1840 than it is today. It was originally between 3 and 4m deep.
See (S1).
M. Dennis (NLA), 20 March 2006.
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Record last edited
Oct 12 2018 6:03PM