Ditchingham Dam

Settlement in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Ditchingham Dam

4-8, Earsham Street, Bungay (Listed Building) C17 and early C18, 2 storey and attic. C19 wood shop front to No 4.

List Entry Number: 1234532 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1234532" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1234532">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — 4-8, Earsham Street, Bungay (Listed Building) Credit: Roger Jones

Ditchingham Dam is a man-made structure located in the village of Ditchingham in Norfolk, England. Built in the early 19th century, it was constructed to control the flow of water along the River Waveney. The dam has since become an important landmark and a significant part of the local landscape.

The dam is made of a combination of brick and stone, ensuring its durability and stability over the years. Its primary purpose is to regulate water levels, preventing flooding and ensuring a constant supply of water for irrigation and other purposes. It consists of a series of gates and sluices that can be adjusted to control the flow of water, allowing for the management of water levels in times of heavy rainfall or drought.

Ditchingham Dam not only serves a practical function but also offers scenic views for visitors. Its location along the River Waveney provides a picturesque backdrop, with lush greenery and wildlife surrounding the area. The dam has become a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, who often visit to enjoy the peaceful ambiance and take in the natural beauty of the surroundings.

In addition to its aesthetic appeal, the dam also plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem. It provides a habitat for various species of fish and other aquatic creatures, contributing to the biodiversity of the area.

Overall, Ditchingham Dam is a vital infrastructure in Norfolk, serving both practical and environmental purposes while also offering a tranquil spot for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the region.

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4-8, Earsham Street, Bungay (Listed Building)

C17 and early C18, 2 storey and attic. C19 wood shop front to No 4. List Entry Number: 1234532 Link

Roger Jones

Emmanuel Church, Upper Olland Street, Bungay

Chris Holifield

Houses on the corner of Earsham Street, Bungay

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Bungay Castle

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St Mary's church, Bungay

St Mary's is a magnificent church which is now redundant and is cared for by The Church Conservation Trust and the Friends of St Mary’s Church: Link

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Earsham Street, Bungay

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Upper Olland Street, Bungay

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A143 east at Suffolk County border sign

Roy Hughes

Market Place, Bungay

Christopher Hilton

Street sign, Popson Street, Bungay

This design of street sign is common in Bungay and some, like this one, carry the date 1919 in the corner.

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Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay

Fisher Theatre is now a cinema. On the right, the entrance to the pleasingly-named Cork Bricks, a short alley that cuts through to the next street.

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Drift House, Bungay

The building has the appearance of being a church.

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Alms houses in Outney Road, Bungay

St Edmund’s Almshouse, built in 1895 to the designs of E Banham, using funds donated by Frederick Smith (1833-1903), a local solicitor, is listed at Grade II, built of red brick laid in Flemish bond with stone dressings and plain red tiled roof covering.

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St Edmund's alms houses, Bungay - plaque detail

The central gable, which is taller than those flanking it, contains this carved stone plaque with Gothic trefoil arches bearing the date of 1895 and St Edmund’s Homes with the entwined letters SE above.

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St Edmund's alms houses, Bungay - chimney detail

Above the steeply pitched roof are five tall octagonal chimneys shafts with moulded brick bases and star tops.

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The site of the former Bungay Railway Station

Now a car park for the employees of Clays Printing Works. The station was 12¾ miles from Tivetshall and necessitated the building of two bridges numbers 1190 and 1192, within a half mile of each other, over the River Waveney as well as minor bridges over drainage ditches. The station itself had two platforms although only a single line each side of the station. The signal box was located between the station building and the Outney overbridge. The station underwent an improvement and expansion in 1933 when the previous wooden buildings were replaced with purpose-built brick buildings with all the usual amenities plus a W H Smith newspaper and book stall. The goods yard which was separated from the passenger station by the Outney overbridge consisted of a large crossing loop sidings and a goods shed containing a 30 cwt crane, cattle pens and loading dock. Coal bunkers and a water tank (still in use at The North Norfolk Railway).

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The former site of Bungay Waveney Valley Railway Station

In the trees and in part of the car park behind was the site of Bungay Railway Station. The station was 12¾ miles from Tivetshall and necessitated the building of two bridges numbers 1190 and 1192, within a half mile of each other, over the River Waveney as well as minor bridges over drainage ditches. The station itself had two platforms although only a single line each side of the station. The signal box was located between the station building and the Outney overbridge. The station underwent an improvement and expansion in 1933 when the previous wooden buildings were replaced with purpose-built brick buildings with all the usual amenities plus a W H Smith newspaper and book stall. The goods yard which was separated from the passenger station by the Outney overbridge consisted of a large crossing loop sidings and a goods shed containing a 30 cwt crane, cattle pens and loading dock. Coal bunkers and a water tank which is still in use at Weybourne Station on the North Norfolk Railway. TG1141 : Water tank at Weybourne railway station

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Former line of the railway converted to a road (looking south)

This was the line of the former Waveney Valley Railway. Bungay Station was to the left of the picture in and behind the trees. Just this side of the car in the distance is the bridge crossing the River Waveney taking us back into Norfolk. The Bridge was designated the number 1190 by the WVR. Next stop, Earsham.

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Ditchingham Dam is located at Grid Ref: TM3390 (Lat: 52.457876, Lng: 1.4399159)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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