Cut-Off Channel near Lakenheath
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Cut-Off Channel near Lakenheath
Image: © Hugh Venables Taken: 24 Jul 2016
The Cut-Off Channel follows the eastern edge of the Fens. Here it marks a fairly sharp boundary between the fertile, peaty Fens and the sandier Brecks. This isn't a change in the underlying sediments but the Fens are lower and flooded, creating a peat layer above the mostly undisturbed sand and gravel. In the Brecks the sand and gravel deposits haven't been covered and have been worked into the soil. In some areas it is infertile heathland or woodland while in other areas it is excellent for root vegetables.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.420403
Longitude
0.513792