Monument record WGM 004 - The Decoy

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Summary

`A decoy existed here, of which the author has been unable to obtain any particulars'. (S1, R1).

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Grid reference Centred TM 4428 9050 (315m by 312m) Centred on
Map sheet TM49SW
Civil Parish WORLINGHAM, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK

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`A decoy existed here, of which the author has been unable to obtain any particulars' (S1)(R1).
In rectilinear wooded area to W of Icehousehill Covert, N of Worlingham Hall, which was remodelled circa 1800 by F Sandys.
`Decoy Plantation' above Worlingham Hall is shown on OS map of 1837.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <R1> (No record type): Payne-Gallwey Sir R, The Book of Duck Decoys, 1886.
  • <S1> (No record type): Day J W, `Suffolk Decoys', E Anglian Magazine, 40, February, 1981, 172.

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Record last edited

Oct 2 2013 1:49PM

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