Halvergate Marshes

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Norfolk Broadland

England

Halvergate Marshes

Approaching Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes The 19th century windpump has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding.

This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer. — Approaching Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes Credit: Evelyn Simak

Halvergate Marshes, located in Norfolk, England, is a coastal marshland and salting that stretches over an area of approximately 1,500 hectares. Situated along the River Bure, it forms part of the larger Halvergate and Breydon Water Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The marshes are characterized by their diverse and unique ecosystem, consisting of saltmarshes, mudflats, reedbeds, and tidal channels. These habitats provide a haven for a wide range of plant and animal species, making it a significant site for wildlife conservation.

The saltmarshes at Halvergate Marshes are particularly noteworthy, as they are home to numerous rare and protected plant species, including sea lavender, sea aster, and samphire. These plants thrive in the brackish conditions created by the tidal movements of the river.

The marshes also support a variety of bird species, attracting thousands of migratory birds throughout the year. Visitors can spot an array of wading birds, such as avocets, redshanks, and lapwings, as well as raptors like marsh harriers and peregrine falcons. In addition to birds, Halvergate Marshes provide a habitat for mammals including otters, water voles, and brown hares.

The area is not only important for its biodiversity but also serves as a natural flood defense system, absorbing excess water during high tides and storms, offering protection to nearby villages and farmland.

Halvergate Marshes, with its stunning landscape and rich wildlife, offers visitors an opportunity to explore and appreciate the beauty and importance of this unique coastal marshland.

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Approaching Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes The 19th century windpump has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding.

This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Approaching Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes

The 19th century windpump has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding. This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Approaching Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes The 19th century windpump has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding.

This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Approaching Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes

The 19th century windpump has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding. This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes The 19th century windpump has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding.

This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes

The 19th century windpump has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding. This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes The 19th century windpump has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding.

This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes

The 19th century windpump has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding. This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes The 19th century windpump has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding.

This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes

The 19th century windpump has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding. This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Sluice beside Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes For a view of the disused windpump see &gt; <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604">Link</a>.

Sluice beside Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes

For a view of the disused windpump see > Link.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes One of the entrances. The 19th century windpump &gt; <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604">Link</a> has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding.

This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes

One of the entrances. The 19th century windpump > Link has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding. This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes The 19th century windpump &gt; <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604">Link</a> has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding.

This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes

The 19th century windpump > Link has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding. This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes The 19th century windpump &gt; <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604">Link</a> has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding.

This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes

The 19th century windpump > Link has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding. This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes The 19th century windpump &gt; <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604">Link</a> has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding.

This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes

The 19th century windpump > Link has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding. This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes The scoopwheel. The 19th century windpump &gt; <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604">Link</a> has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding.

This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes

The scoopwheel. The 19th century windpump > Link has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding. This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes Scoop wheel detail. The 19th century windpump &gt; <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604">Link</a> has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding.

This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes

Scoop wheel detail. The 19th century windpump > Link has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding. This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes Detail of one of the wrought iron bands that reinforce the structure.

The 19th century windpump &gt; <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2378604">Link</a> has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding.

This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Kerrison's Level drainage pump, Acle Marshes

Detail of one of the wrought iron bands that reinforce the structure. The 19th century windpump > Link has a tarred brick tower and boat-shaped weatherboarded cap. The tapering circular tower is four storeys high and has been reinforced by wrought iron bands. There are two opposing entrances on ground floor level, one window at first floor, and one at cap floor level. The cap frame has sheers, a tail beam, a sprattle beam, head stock and weatherbeam, with track and gear intact. There are a cast iron windshaft and brake arm, and a cast iron horizontal drive shaft to the scoop wheel with wooden starts and floats. The cap has a tail pole adapted for fan winding. This windpump is situated on private farmland which was accessed by kind permission of the farmer.

Sheep grazing in Halvergate Marshes The sheep seen here are Jacob sheep, a primitive breed with a spotted fleece. Both sexes have horns and the rams can have from four to six horns. The breed is said to date back to biblical times when the Jewish patriarch, Jacob, asked his father-in-law, Laban for all the streaked and spotted sheep. (Genesis 30:25-43.)

Sheep grazing in Halvergate Marshes

The sheep seen here are Jacob sheep, a primitive breed with a spotted fleece. Both sexes have horns and the rams can have from four to six horns. The breed is said to date back to biblical times when the Jewish patriarch, Jacob, asked his father-in-law, Laban for all the streaked and spotted sheep. (Genesis 30:25-43.)

Jacob sheep in Halvergate Marshes Jacob sheep are a primitive breed with a spotted fleece. Both sexes have horns and the rams can have from four to six horns. The breed is said to date back to biblical times when the Jewish patriarch, Jacob, asked his father-in-law, Laban for all the streaked and spotted sheep. (Genesis 30:25-43.)

Jacob sheep in Halvergate Marshes

Jacob sheep are a primitive breed with a spotted fleece. Both sexes have horns and the rams can have from four to six horns. The breed is said to date back to biblical times when the Jewish patriarch, Jacob, asked his father-in-law, Laban for all the streaked and spotted sheep. (Genesis 30:25-43.)

The Weavers Way through Halvergate Marshes Manor Farm House can be seen in the background. The Weavers Way is a long-distance footpath which links Cromer with Great Yarmouth; the path has a length of 90 kilometres and passes through the Norfolk Broads.

The Weavers Way through Halvergate Marshes

Manor Farm House can be seen in the background. The Weavers Way is a long-distance footpath which links Cromer with Great Yarmouth; the path has a length of 90 kilometres and passes through the Norfolk Broads.

Stile on the Weavers Way through Halvergate Marshes The Weavers Way is a long-distance footpath which links Cromer with Great Yarmouth; the path has a length of 90 kilometres and passes through the Norfolk Broads.

Stile on the Weavers Way through Halvergate Marshes

The Weavers Way is a long-distance footpath which links Cromer with Great Yarmouth; the path has a length of 90 kilometres and passes through the Norfolk Broads.

Ewes and lambs in Halvergate Marshes The ewe seen in the foreground is guarding a dead lamb.

Ewes and lambs in Halvergate Marshes

The ewe seen in the foreground is guarding a dead lamb.

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Halvergate Marshes is located at Grid Ref: TG4407 (Lat: 52.613139, Lng: 1.6173406)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Broadland

Police Authority: Norfolk

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