Rockland Broad
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Rockland Broad lies just north of the village of Rockland St. Mary in South Norfolk
, England.
It comprises an area of approximately 50 acres (202,343 m²) and is completely surrounded by marshland and tall reed beds. It is linked to the River Yare
by two dykes: the Short Dyke and the Fleet Dyke.
From the village of Rockland St. Mary it can be reached via the Staithe opposite 'The New Inn'. The main navigable channel links the Staithe to the Short Dyke. A footpath also leads from the Staithe to an RSPB Bird hide
(approx 800m). which overlooks both the Broad and the adjacent Rockland Marshes.
Some parts of the broad are badly silted. In the western part of the broad, known as The Slaughters, lie two Norfolk wherry
wrecks. There is also a channel on the western side which links to Wheatfen Broad.
Cantley
Sugarbeet Factory is visible from the broad.
The broad has good pike fishing and in 1912, it is said, that a fish weighing thirty one and a half pounds was caught. There are also bream, roach, tench and perch.
A colourful Broadland character called Archie Taylor used to live in a cottage on the Staithe and made his living renting boats and cutting reeds.
Claxton
beck runs out of the Staithe and heads eastward.
South Norfolk
South Norfolk is a local government district in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in Long Stratton.-History:The district was formed on April 1, 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, as a merger of Diss Urban District, Wymondham Urban District, Depwade Rural District, Forehoe and Henstead...
, England.
It comprises an area of approximately 50 acres (202,343 m²) and is completely surrounded by marshland and tall reed beds. It is linked to the River Yare
River Yare
The River Yare is a river in the English county of Norfolk. In its lower reaches the river connects with the navigable waterways of The Broads....
by two dykes: the Short Dyke and the Fleet Dyke.
From the village of Rockland St. Mary it can be reached via the Staithe opposite 'The New Inn'. The main navigable channel links the Staithe to the Short Dyke. A footpath also leads from the Staithe to an RSPB Bird hide
Bird hide
A bird hide is a shelter, often camouflaged, that is used to observe wildlife, especially birds, at close quarters. Although hides were once built chiefly as hunting aids, they are now commonly found in parks and wetlands for the use of bird watchers, ornithologists and other observers who do not...
(approx 800m). which overlooks both the Broad and the adjacent Rockland Marshes.
Some parts of the broad are badly silted. In the western part of the broad, known as The Slaughters, lie two Norfolk wherry
Norfolk wherry
The Norfolk wherry is a type of boat on The Broads in Norfolk, England. Three main types were developed over its life, all featuring the distinctive gaff rig with a single, high-peaked sail and the mast stepped well forward.-Development of the wherry:...
wrecks. There is also a channel on the western side which links to Wheatfen Broad.
Cantley
Cantley, Norfolk
Cantley is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. Cantley is within the Broads Special Protection Area. The village lies on the north bank of the River Yare, some 17 km east of the city of Norwich, 15 km south-west of the town of Great Yarmouth and the same distance...
Sugarbeet Factory is visible from the broad.
The broad has good pike fishing and in 1912, it is said, that a fish weighing thirty one and a half pounds was caught. There are also bream, roach, tench and perch.
A colourful Broadland character called Archie Taylor used to live in a cottage on the Staithe and made his living renting boats and cutting reeds.
Claxton
Claxton, Norfolk
Claxton is a small village south-east of Norwich, and south of the River Yare, between Rockland St. Mary and Loddon in South Norfolk, England. In the 2001 census it contained 85 households and a population of 244...
beck runs out of the Staithe and heads eastward.