Ditchfield: E&R Meakes Forge Works
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Ditchfield: E&R Meakes Forge Works
Image: © Nigel Cox Taken: 19 Mar 2011
The Ordnance Survey map of 1898 shows that a Smithy was in operation at this location at that time, serving the needs of the agricultural community, and the business is evidently still thriving today. This photograph was taken from the public footpath across Ditchfield Common.
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Image Location
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51.616491
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-0.838861