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Wayland Wood, Watton

Ancient Village / Settlement / Misc. Earthwork

Nearest Town:Attleborough (13km E)
OS Ref (GB):   TL925997 / Sheet: 144
Latitude:52° 33' 38.14" N
Longitude:   0° 50' 24.87" E

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Norfolk Schoolboy's Neolithic Discovery


(originally posted by ironman feb 2003)

Norfolk schoolboy's neolithic discovery

Story from EPD24 News

Schoolboy Craig's voyage of discovery
February 7, 2003 05:30

When young Craig Barnard joined a wildlife and history group, he was hopeful of spotting a rare bird, digging up a few bits of ol... continues...
juamei Posted by juamei
19th March 2004ce
Edited 25th March 2004ce

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Wayland Wood is the traditional setting for the 'Babes in the Wood' story, by the way ("Wailing Wood" - you're supposed to hear them wailing). Rhiannon Posted by Rhiannon
13th February 2003ce

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BBC.co.uk Norfolk pages


Watton town sight: the babes and the wood, the easter hare jumping over some beer?
wysefool Posted by wysefool
25th June 2007ce
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Wayland.org.uk


Babes in the Wood tale
wysefool Posted by wysefool
25th June 2007ce
Edited 26th June 2007ce