7th August we return to the formerly “forbidden” woods of Costessey, this time as a short-cut to the neighbouring parish. But first, this…
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We’re hoping to walk along the river Tud which flows through this anciently-held Breton estate but deep beds of nettles stand in our way. Instead we’re content with this…
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In Domesday Book, compiled 1086, this estate was held by the Breton Count Rufus. Before Norman rule it had belonged to the English Earl of Norfolk and Suffolk, Harold (who briefly was king in 1066)…
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It remained in Breton hands until Tudor times, when Queen Mary I (the bloody one) granted it to her faithful supporter, Henry Jernegan…
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The estate passed to Lord Stafford through marriage and there remained until C20th. I was born here.
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Through the woods and over the hill, we’re onto Ringland Lane and the sky’s clouding over. Hope it doesn’t rain…
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Amazing variety of flowers along this lane, just as I remember as a child…
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The river Wensum runs alongside the lane…
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And into the woods that cover this part of Ringland Hills. Too dark in here to take decent photos…
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Taking the lane that crosses the hill and leads to Ringland…
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The perfect way to spend a summer’s day. This part of the river, beside Ringland bridge, has always attracted the children and families…
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For a short way the river again runs beside the road…
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Looking over the Wensum valley and back to the wooded hills… not sure of those clouds…
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Climbing out of the valley… this lane takes us to Taverham where we’ll catch a bus
Hope you enjoyed our little walk. We did.
More next week
crispina kemp 
Looks like a beautiful and amazing place steeped in history. The for the tour!
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This is what turned me into a history nerd! To live in such a place.
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Love these! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you, Deborah. The cygnets stole the show!
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Dear Crispina, That was a beautiful walk again and full of interesting facts. I’ve been meaning to tell you that my sister-in-law has written a book about Norfolk; it was published at the beginning of August: The A-Z of Curious Norfolk – Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics by Sarah E. Doig. Perhaps you will be interested.
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Indeed I am. Is it on Amazon?
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Yes it is The A-Z of Curious Norfolk: Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics https://amzn.eu/d/5AkXhw3
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I’m going to try for it on Amazon Uk, but if not there, then I’ll try this link. Thank you. 🙂
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But it is also available in local bookstores and probably also Jarrod’s
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Beautiful. So much greener than here!
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That’s probably cos we had a very wet and cold July!
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Probably! 🙂
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A lovely walk. Glad the clouds did not spill!
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And we’ve just had a wet August. Now September is sizzling!
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The start to September was intense, to say the least. The heat has broken thanks to last night’s and today’s rainfall. We are falling back into the mid-20’s.
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It’s a beautiful place Crispina.
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It’s where my heart resides! 🙂
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Awesome
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Why? No Jernegans commenting? 🙂
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Ssh, I think I might have lost that tail! 🙂
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Beautiful photos and stories, Crisp
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Thank you, Nan 🙂
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