A path through Mousehold Heath
Introduction
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A path through Mousehold Heath
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 11 Sep 2010
Mousehold heath once formed part of the great expanse of heathland that extended from the north-eastern bank of the River Wensum towards the villages of Salhouse and Rackheath. Originally the heath was maintained by grazing but without maintenance the trees have grown tall and the area is now a woodland much frequented by walkers. The overgrown workings of 19th century gravel, flint, lime and marl extraction can still be seen. Mousehold Heath covers nearly 200 acres (81 ha) and is much appreciated by Norwich people as a public open space.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.645322
Longitude
1.319577
