The Mermaid (river)
The Mermaid (river) is a minor tributary of the River Bure in Norfolk, England, and is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) in length.
Course
[edit]The river rises to the southwest of Aylsham close to the village of Cawston. After flowing easterly through two still waters (one known as Stourton Water)[1] the river passes through open farmland. The river flows under the A140 at Marsham and enters the grounds of Bolwick Hall where the river was dammed to form a lake to provide water for Bolwick watermill.[2] Flowing easterly the river passes under the Bure Valley Railway before merging with the River Bure between the villages of Brampton and Burgh-next-Aylsham.
Ecology
[edit]The Norfolk Rivers Internal Drainage Board carried out river restoration work in 2017 on a 700 metres (2,300 ft) stretch of the river at Brampton. Improvements including gravel being added to the stream in an attempt to improve wildlife habitats.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Environment Agency. WM Youngs and Sons (farm) Ltd: Application to abstract (take) water". Gov.UK. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ "Bolwick Mill-The Mermaid". Norfolk Mills. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- ^ "Restoration works aims to improve wildlife in River Mermaid". Eastern Daily Press. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
52°46′39″N 1°12′56″E / 52.7775603°N 1.2156187°E
