Here is the actual map made in 1649 by the Surveyor, John Hunt |
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or aerial views
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Above: The second half of the map showing the scroll
on the right of it
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Below: The transcription of the scroll with John Hunt's wording:
THE DESCRIPTION OF
Salthouse & Kelling Marishes in the County of Norfolk as they were imbanked & Divided into Common & Severell inclosures Anno Dom 1648 & 1649. as appeareth by this plot the Whole Contents are inscribed every particular thereof surveyed by
me Jn Hunt |
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Right: A hand drawn copy of John Hunt's map, made with the help of photographs of the original, and traced from a copy found in the church chest.
It is shown here in tiny size. To see it in large size and be able to read the names of the marshes etc, click here.
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The green lumps are hills (or 'Eyes') in the marsh mid centre: Little Eye, Great Eye, Flat Eye (here
joined to Little Eye) and Gramborough Hill. Today only a part of Little Eye and Gramborough Hill
remain - the sea has taken all the rest. |
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