Boyce Fen

Downs, Moorland in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Boyce Fen

Morton’s Bridge Morton’s Bridge carries Stow Road over the Middle Level Main Drain.  It is accompanied by a telephone cable.
Morton’s Bridge Credit: Ben Harris

Boyce Fen is a picturesque area located in Norfolk, England. Situated in the eastern part of the county, it encompasses both the Downs and Moorland regions. Covering a vast expanse of land, Boyce Fen is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The Downs area of Boyce Fen is characterized by rolling hills and expansive meadows. It offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular spot for hiking and nature walks. The Downs are also home to a variety of plant species, including wildflowers and grasses, which create a vibrant and colorful landscape.

In contrast, the Moorland region of Boyce Fen is characterized by its marshy and boggy terrain. It is home to a wide range of wetland species, including birds, insects, and amphibians. The area is known for its important ecological role in supporting biodiversity and acting as a habitat for rare and endangered species.

Boyce Fen is also home to several historical landmarks. The ruins of Boyce Castle, a medieval fortress, can be found in the area, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's rich past. Additionally, there are several quaint villages and farms scattered throughout the countryside, each adding to the charm and character of Boyce Fen.

Overall, Boyce Fen in Norfolk is a stunning and diverse landscape that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical significance. Whether exploring the rolling hills of the Downs or the wetlands of the Moorland, visitors to Boyce Fen are sure to be captivated by its enchanting surroundings.

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Boyce Fen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.622779/0.26657179 or Grid Reference TF5305. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Morton’s Bridge Morton’s Bridge carries Stow Road over the Middle Level Main Drain.  It is accompanied by a telephone cable.
Morton’s Bridge
Morton’s Bridge carries Stow Road over the Middle Level Main Drain. It is accompanied by a telephone cable.
Banks of the Middle Level Main Drain There is a footpath on each bank.  On this one, there's also a nest box of some kind.
Banks of the Middle Level Main Drain
There is a footpath on each bank. On this one, there's also a nest box of some kind.
Nest box At least, I assume it’s a nest box.  I can't think of any other reason why one might want a box on a pole like this.  Anyway, it has the number 690 on the side.
Nest box
At least, I assume it’s a nest box. I can't think of any other reason why one might want a box on a pole like this. Anyway, it has the number 690 on the side.
Power line across the Middle Level Main Drain Fishing is prohibited close to the power line.
Power line across the Middle Level Main Drain
Fishing is prohibited close to the power line.
Middle Level Main Drain This is the view looking downstream from Morton’s Bridge.
Middle Level Main Drain
This is the view looking downstream from Morton’s Bridge.
Middle Level Main Drain This is the view looking upstream from Morton’s Bridge.
Middle Level Main Drain
This is the view looking upstream from Morton’s Bridge.
Spraying a wheatfield on Edge Bank In Great Fendike Field south of Emneth Hungate, Norfolk
Spraying a wheatfield on Edge Bank
In Great Fendike Field south of Emneth Hungate, Norfolk
Wheatfield and distant pylon on Edge Bank Between Emneth Hungate and Outwell
Wheatfield and distant pylon on Edge Bank
Between Emneth Hungate and Outwell
Sugar beet, Hall Dike, Outwell It should be a bumper crop due to high summer rainfall
Sugar beet, Hall Dike, Outwell
It should be a bumper crop due to high summer rainfall
Tree lined track to Little Sandy Field A track off Langhorn's Lane, Outwell
Tree lined track to Little Sandy Field
A track off Langhorn's Lane, Outwell
Waste management yard near Outwell A small shunting engine sit at the side of this works, see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3073899" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3073899">Link</a>
Waste management yard near Outwell
A small shunting engine sit at the side of this works, see Link
Off the rails - Small diesel shunting engine near Outwell This engine, a Drewry shunter works No 2556, current number D1995 once ran on The Epping Ongar Preserved Railway who named this engine Heather.
Off the rails - Small diesel shunting engine near Outwell
This engine, a Drewry shunter works No 2556, current number D1995 once ran on The Epping Ongar Preserved Railway who named this engine Heather.
Harvesting on The Edge A view from Edge Bank near Outwell
Harvesting on The Edge
A view from Edge Bank near Outwell
Dike full of reeds off Edge bank, Outwell
Dike full of reeds off Edge bank, Outwell
Railings and dike west of Newbridge Farm On Stow Bardolph Fen
Railings and dike west of Newbridge Farm
On Stow Bardolph Fen
Middle Drove north of Newbridge Farm Heading off towards Marshland Fen
Middle Drove north of Newbridge Farm
Heading off towards Marshland Fen
Battered bush next to Morton's Bridge On Stow Road east of Outwell
Battered bush next to Morton's Bridge
On Stow Road east of Outwell
Stubble field and power lines near Scariff Farm, Outwell Access to this area is along Town Drove, a track with public access. It is the most rutted and pitted "highway" I have ever seen in The Fens
Stubble field and power lines near Scariff Farm, Outwell
Access to this area is along Town Drove, a track with public access. It is the most rutted and pitted "highway" I have ever seen in The Fens
Show me another place!

Boyce Fen is located at Grid Ref: TF5305 (Lat: 52.622779, Lng: 0.26657179)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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