The Narrows

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

The Narrows

The Narrows, located in Norfolk, is a natural waterway that serves as a connecting channel between the sea, estuary, and creek. Spanning approximately one mile in length, it is a significant feature of the local landscape and plays a crucial role in the region's ecosystem.

As a sea inlet, The Narrows allows the sea to flow into the surrounding area, bringing in tidal currents and marine life. This connection to the sea ensures a constant exchange of saltwater, maintaining a balanced salinity level that supports a diverse range of aquatic plants and animals. The presence of saltwater species attracts a variety of birds, creating an ideal habitat for both resident and migratory avian species.

The Narrows also serves as an estuary, where the river meets the sea. This transitional zone experiences a mix of freshwater and saltwater, resulting in unique environmental conditions that support a rich biodiversity. The mixing of waters provides essential nutrients for aquatic organisms and creates a productive breeding ground for fish and crustaceans.

Furthermore, The Narrows functions as a creek, serving as a tributary to larger water bodies in the area. The creek's meandering path through the landscape creates intricate habitats, with the presence of marshes, mudflats, and tidal creeks. These diverse habitats support a wide array of plants and animals, including marsh grasses, shellfish, and wading birds.

Overall, The Narrows in Norfolk is a dynamic and vital waterway that connects the sea, estuary, and creek. Its presence contributes to the overall health and resilience of the local ecosystem, providing a home for numerous species and playing a significant role in maintaining the area's ecological balance.

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The Narrows Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.588671/1.6461444 or Grid Reference TG4705. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Burgh Castle South Eastern Tower

A Saxon Shore Roman Fort Link

Sandy Gerrard

Eastern Wall of Burgh Castle Saxon Shore Fort

Link

Sandy Gerrard

Berney Arms Railway Station

Matthew Chadwick

Berney Arms Windmill

Matthew Chadwick

River Yare

Matthew Chadwick

Train passing the cows

Matthew Chadwick

Angles Way by night

View of River Waveney and boatyard near to Burgh Castle, by night. In case anyone wonders, the bright light on right is a night-light on a post providing electric hookups for boats at the moorings. Angles Way runs alongside the river here.

Michael Westley

Burgh Castle WW1 War Memorial

Helen Steed

Burgh Castle WW2 War Memorial

Helen Steed

St Peter and St Paul's church

Helen Steed

Burgh Castle Roman Fort

Burgh Castle is the site of one of nine Roman Saxon Shore forts constructed in England around the 3rd century AD. This fort was possibly known as Gariannonum. The fort is roughly rectangular, measuring (internally) approximately 205 m (673 ft) by 100 m (330 ft). The walls on the north, east, and much of the south side are largely intact, standing at a height of approximately 4.6 m (15 ft) and measuring up to 3 m (9.8 ft) thick at the base. They have a core of mortared flint rubble and an external and internal facing of prepared flint and red tile or brick in alternating bands. Against the outer face of the walls there are six solid bastions of pear-shaped plan spaced symmetrically, two on the south wall, one each at the north-east and south-east angles, one slipped from position on the north wall, and one below the south wall where it has fallen. The west wall has at some time in the distant past collapsed down the underlying hillside and into what was once an estuary but is now a marsh, and nothing of it is now visible. Breydon Water is all that is left of the estuary this fort once overlooked. Link

Brian Deegan

St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, Burgh Castle

Grade II Listed Parish church. Late C11 west tower. Nave and chancel retain C13 character but remodelled C15. North aisle 1847. South porch 1857. Quaternary and Quarry flint and chert with Lincolnshire Limestone ashlar dressings and some brick. The ruins of the neighbouring Roman fort of Gariannonum, built about 270AD, have provided much of the materials (flints and Roman tiles) to build this tower and church.

Brian Deegan

Footpath along the River Yare towards Breydon Water

The footpath here forms part of the Angles Way. Although late in the year, there were many dragonflies out on the wing: one can be seen in the centre of the image.

Christopher Hilton

Burgh Flats from the Angles Way

On the horizon, the two windmills are actually on the banks not of the adjacent body of water (the River Waveney) but on the River Yare, separated from the Waveney by a slim triangle of land; the two rivers meet just off to the right of the photograph. The mills are Berney Arms Mill (to the right, still with its sails) and Red Mill (to left, without sails).

Christopher Hilton