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Norris's Plantation

Wood, Forest in Norfolk Breckland

England

Norris's Plantation

Railway Trackbed The trackbed north of County School to Fakenham Gas Museum (including M&GN trackbed) is in private hands but protected from development. The major obstacle being Great Ryburgh maltings, being built on the trackbed.
Railway Trackbed Credit: Ashley Dace

Norris's Plantation, also known as Norfolk Wood or Norfolk Forest, is a historic site located in Norfolk, England. Spanning an area of approximately 200 acres, the plantation is situated within the Norfolk Broads National Park, a renowned wetland region.

The plantation is characterized by its diverse array of flora and fauna, representing a unique ecosystem within the broader wetland landscape. It is home to a variety of tree species, including oak, ash, birch, and willow, which create a dense canopy and provide habitat for numerous bird species, small mammals, and insects.

The site has a rich history, dating back several centuries. It was originally established as a hunting ground for local nobility and later developed into a working plantation during the 18th and 19th centuries. The plantation's timber was harvested for various purposes, such as shipbuilding, construction, and fuel.

Today, Norris's Plantation serves as an important nature reserve and recreational area for visitors. The site offers well-maintained walking paths, allowing visitors to explore the plantation's natural beauty and observe its diverse wildlife. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers.

Efforts have been made to preserve and enhance the ecological value of the plantation, including ongoing conservation projects and the reintroduction of native plant species. The site is managed by local authorities in collaboration with environmental organizations, ensuring its long-term sustainability and enjoyment for future generations.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.791026/0.95168179 or Grid Reference TF9925. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Railway Trackbed The trackbed north of County School to Fakenham Gas Museum (including M&GN trackbed) is in private hands but protected from development. The major obstacle being Great Ryburgh maltings, being built on the trackbed.
Railway Trackbed
The trackbed north of County School to Fakenham Gas Museum (including M&GN trackbed) is in private hands but protected from development. The major obstacle being Great Ryburgh maltings, being built on the trackbed.
Bintry Mill on the River Wensum
Bintry Mill on the River Wensum
River Wensum and floodplain above Bintry Mill
River Wensum and floodplain above Bintry Mill
Old Milestone Old milestone on the B1110 at Guist, Norfolk. For overall view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3793140" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3793140">Link</a>
Old Milestone
Old milestone on the B1110 at Guist, Norfolk. For overall view see Link
To Dereham 8 Old milestone on the B1110 at Guist, Norfolk. For close up view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3793138" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3793138">Link</a>
To Dereham 8
Old milestone on the B1110 at Guist, Norfolk. For close up view see Link
Old Milestone Old milestone on the B1110 near to Guist, Norfolk. For overall view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3793143" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3793143">Link</a>
Old Milestone
Old milestone on the B1110 near to Guist, Norfolk. For overall view see Link
To Dereham 7 Old milestone on the B1110 near to Guist, Norfolk. For close up view see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3793142" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3793142">Link</a>
To Dereham 7
Old milestone on the B1110 near to Guist, Norfolk. For close up view see Link
A1067 towards Guist Bottom
A1067 towards Guist Bottom
A1067 past The Ordnance Arms
A1067 past The Ordnance Arms
A1067 at Guist Junction with B1110 ahead.
A1067 at Guist
Junction with B1110 ahead.
Bluebells growing in disused chalk pit, Guist For a wider view of this location see > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3934997" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3934997">Link</a>.
Bluebells growing in disused chalk pit, Guist
For a wider view of this location see > Link.
Disused chalk pit, Guist
Disused chalk pit, Guist
Disused chalk pit, Guist The tower of St Andrew's church > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2123760" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2123760">Link</a> (in adjacent grid square) can be seen peeking over the shrubs growing along the edge of the pit.
Disused chalk pit, Guist
The tower of St Andrew's church > Link (in adjacent grid square) can be seen peeking over the shrubs growing along the edge of the pit.
Old lime kiln hiding behind young trees This disused lime kiln > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3935012" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3935012">Link</a> was built between 1814 and 1846. In 1836 Robert Whistler is recorded as a lime burner at Guist and in 1854 William Mallon, victualler at the Swan Inn, is also recorded as a lime burner. Presumably both men worked at this kiln which is of an unusual type with a circular kiln and a funnel-shaped pot. The kiln is situated to one side of a former lime pit and short tunnel leads into it. The entrance from the pit is formed of flint faced with brick. Inside, the lime chutes remain, some still with little piles of residue, and there may be other recesses in the passage face of the pot. The site is shown as pits on a local map dating from 1785; it is first shown mentioning the kiln on a Tithe map from 1846 and still working by 1885 as shown on 6ins OS map.
Old lime kiln hiding behind young trees
This disused lime kiln > Link was built between 1814 and 1846. In 1836 Robert Whistler is recorded as a lime burner at Guist and in 1854 William Mallon, victualler at the Swan Inn, is also recorded as a lime burner. Presumably both men worked at this kiln which is of an unusual type with a circular kiln and a funnel-shaped pot. The kiln is situated to one side of a former lime pit and short tunnel leads into it. The entrance from the pit is formed of flint faced with brick. Inside, the lime chutes remain, some still with little piles of residue, and there may be other recesses in the passage face of the pot. The site is shown as pits on a local map dating from 1785; it is first shown mentioning the kiln on a Tithe map from 1846 and still working by 1885 as shown on 6ins OS map.
Entrance to old lime kiln This disused lime kiln > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3935012" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3935012">Link</a> was built between 1814 and 1846. In 1836 Robert Whistler is recorded as a lime burner at Guist and in 1854 William Mallon, victualler at the Swan Inn, is also recorded as a lime burner. Presumably both men worked at this kiln which is of an unusual type with a circular kiln and a funnel-shaped pot. The kiln is situated to one side of a former lime pit and short tunnel leads into it. The entrance from the pit is formed of flint faced with brick. Inside, the lime chutes remain, some still with little piles of residue, and there may be other recesses in the passage face of the pot. The site is shown as pits on a local map dating from 1785; it is first shown mentioning the kiln on a Tithe map from 1846 and still working by 1885 as shown on 6ins OS map.
Entrance to old lime kiln
This disused lime kiln > Link was built between 1814 and 1846. In 1836 Robert Whistler is recorded as a lime burner at Guist and in 1854 William Mallon, victualler at the Swan Inn, is also recorded as a lime burner. Presumably both men worked at this kiln which is of an unusual type with a circular kiln and a funnel-shaped pot. The kiln is situated to one side of a former lime pit and short tunnel leads into it. The entrance from the pit is formed of flint faced with brick. Inside, the lime chutes remain, some still with little piles of residue, and there may be other recesses in the passage face of the pot. The site is shown as pits on a local map dating from 1785; it is first shown mentioning the kiln on a Tithe map from 1846 and still working by 1885 as shown on 6ins OS map.
Disused lime kiln - interior This disused lime kiln > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3935009" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3935009">Link</a> was built between 1814 and 1846. In 1836 Robert Whistler is recorded as a lime burner at Guist and in 1854 William Mallon, victualler at the Swan Inn, is also recorded as a lime burner. Presumably both men worked at this kiln which is of an unusual type with a circular kiln and a funnel-shaped pot. The kiln is situated to one side of a former lime pit and short tunnel leads into it. The entrance from the pit is formed of flint faced with brick. Inside, the lime chutes remain, some still with little piles of residue, and there may be other recesses in the passage face of the pot. The site is shown as pits on a local map dating from 1785; it is first shown mentioning the kiln on a Tithe map from 1846 and still working by 1885 as shown on 6ins OS map.
Disused lime kiln - interior
This disused lime kiln > Link was built between 1814 and 1846. In 1836 Robert Whistler is recorded as a lime burner at Guist and in 1854 William Mallon, victualler at the Swan Inn, is also recorded as a lime burner. Presumably both men worked at this kiln which is of an unusual type with a circular kiln and a funnel-shaped pot. The kiln is situated to one side of a former lime pit and short tunnel leads into it. The entrance from the pit is formed of flint faced with brick. Inside, the lime chutes remain, some still with little piles of residue, and there may be other recesses in the passage face of the pot. The site is shown as pits on a local map dating from 1785; it is first shown mentioning the kiln on a Tithe map from 1846 and still working by 1885 as shown on 6ins OS map.
Disused lime kiln - interior This disused lime kiln > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3935009" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3935009">Link</a> was built between 1814 and 1846. In 1836 Robert Whistler is recorded as a lime burner at Guist and in 1854 William Mallon, victualler at the Swan Inn, is also recorded as a lime burner. Presumably both men worked at this kiln which is of an unusual type with a circular kiln and a funnel-shaped pot. The kiln is situated to one side of a former lime pit and short tunnel leads into it. The entrance from the pit is formed of flint faced with brick. Inside, the lime chutes remain, some still with little piles of residue, and there may be other recesses in the passage face of the pot. The site is shown as pits on a local map dating from 1785; it is first shown mentioning the kiln on a Tithe map from 1846 and still working by 1885 as shown on 6ins OS map.
Disused lime kiln - interior
This disused lime kiln > Link was built between 1814 and 1846. In 1836 Robert Whistler is recorded as a lime burner at Guist and in 1854 William Mallon, victualler at the Swan Inn, is also recorded as a lime burner. Presumably both men worked at this kiln which is of an unusual type with a circular kiln and a funnel-shaped pot. The kiln is situated to one side of a former lime pit and short tunnel leads into it. The entrance from the pit is formed of flint faced with brick. Inside, the lime chutes remain, some still with little piles of residue, and there may be other recesses in the passage face of the pot. The site is shown as pits on a local map dating from 1785; it is first shown mentioning the kiln on a Tithe map from 1846 and still working by 1885 as shown on 6ins OS map.
Disused lime kiln - interior This disused lime kiln > <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3935009" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3935009">Link</a> was built between 1814 and 1846. In 1836 Robert Whistler is recorded as a lime burner at Guist and in 1854 William Mallon, victualler at the Swan Inn, is also recorded as a lime burner. Presumably both men worked at this kiln which is of an unusual type with a circular kiln and a funnel-shaped pot. The kiln is situated to one side of a former lime pit and short tunnel leads into it. The entrance from the pit is formed of flint faced with brick. Inside, the lime chutes remain, some still with little piles of residue, and there may be other recesses in the passage face of the pot. The site is shown as pits on a local map dating from 1785; it is first shown mentioning the kiln on a Tithe map from 1846 and still working by 1885 as shown on 6ins OS map.
Disused lime kiln - interior
This disused lime kiln > Link was built between 1814 and 1846. In 1836 Robert Whistler is recorded as a lime burner at Guist and in 1854 William Mallon, victualler at the Swan Inn, is also recorded as a lime burner. Presumably both men worked at this kiln which is of an unusual type with a circular kiln and a funnel-shaped pot. The kiln is situated to one side of a former lime pit and short tunnel leads into it. The entrance from the pit is formed of flint faced with brick. Inside, the lime chutes remain, some still with little piles of residue, and there may be other recesses in the passage face of the pot. The site is shown as pits on a local map dating from 1785; it is first shown mentioning the kiln on a Tithe map from 1846 and still working by 1885 as shown on 6ins OS map.
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Norris's Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TF9925 (Lat: 52.791026, Lng: 0.95168179)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Breckland

Police Authority: Norfolk

What 3 Words

///zooms.iterative.reverted. Near Foulsham, Norfolk

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