A tree-lined section of the River Wensum as it flows through the city of Norwich, seen in July 2005.

The River Wensum is a river in Norfolk, England and a tributary of the River Yare despite being the larger of the two rivers. The source of the Wensum lies between the villages of Colkirk and Whissonsett in Norfolk. The river flows westward initially through the village of Raynham passing close to Raynham Hall, home of the Marquis Townshend. The river then turns and follows a path to the north flowing through a number of small villages. An 18th century water mill (now a hotel and restaurant) bridges the river at Sculthorpe. The river then turns and flows to the east through the market town of Fakenham where it is bridged by another c18 water mill that was in use until 1979. The river then flows in a south easterly direction passing through the Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and the village of Great Ryburgh. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 624 KB) Summary The river Wensum in Norwich, England, seen looking west in a tree-lined area roughly north of Bishopgate. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1280x960, 624 KB) Summary The river Wensum in Norwich, England, seen looking west in a tree-lined area roughly north of Bishopgate. ... Norwich (IPA: //) is a city in East Anglia, in Eastern England. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This bridge across the Danube River links Hungary with Slovakia. ... For alternative meanings see: Norfolk (disambiguation) Norfolk (pronounced NOR-fk) is a low-lying county in East Anglia in the east of southern England. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The River Yare is a river on the Suffolk Broads in The Broads National Park in England. ... Colkirk is a village (population 547) situated about two miles south of Fakenham in the county of Norfolk, England. ... Whissonsett is a village in the English county of Norfolk. ... The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall Raynham Hall is a country house in Norfolk, England. ... Sir George John Patrick Dominic Townshend, the 7th Marquis Townshend was born on 13 May 1916. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... A watermill is a machine constructed by connecting a water wheel to a pair of millstones. ... Sculthorpe is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. ... Fakenham is a town and civil parish in Norfolk, England. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Great Ryburgh is a village in the English county of Norfolk. ...

The river then flows onwards through the villages Great Witchingham, Lenwade and Taverham before entering the City of Norwich from the North via Drayton and Costessey, The river is free fishing where accessible from the edge of the city right through. At New Mills Yard; a former waterworks, the river becomes tidal and navigable by boat. Flowing through the city, the river forms a broad arc which would have influenced the site of the settlement for defensive reasons, remnants of boom towers can be seen near Wensum Park and Carrow Hill which formed part of the city wal, a large defensive tower can be seen on the bank near Barrack Street called Cow Tower this dates to the 12th Century and would also have been used for collecting tolls. The River's historical use as a means of transport for goods and trade from the continent is still visible; Mills and Quays and Industrial remnants can be found near the station and along King Street, and a slipway at Pulls Ferry marks the start of a canal originally used to transport stone from Caen in Normandy in the 13th century to build Norwich Cathedral. This site was also a public house and used as a River Ferry until the 1950s. Taverham is a village in Norfolk, in the UK. It is approximately 7 miles north-west of the City of Norwich. ... Norwich (IPA: //) is a city in East Anglia, in Eastern England. ... Costessey (pronounced ) is a parish situated 4 miles west of Norwich in Norfolk, England. ... Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish by hooking, trapping, or gathering. ... Cow Tower is an historic military tower which stands by the River Wensum in Norwich, Norfolk. ... Pulls Ferry is located on the River Wensum and is one of the most famous landmarks in Norwich, Norfolk. ... ‘Caen stone’ is a light creamy-yellow Jurassic limestone. ... Flag of Normandy Normandy (in French: Normandie, and in Norman: Normaundie) is a geographical region in northern France. ... Norwich Cathedral: Spire and south transcept. ...

The River flows out of the city via Trowse to Whitlingham where it merges with the River Yare near assuming it's name, before flowing eastward to the coast finally flowing out to the North Sea through Breydon Water to the at Great Yarmouth. Trowse is a village in South Norfolk which lies about 1½ miles (2½ km) south-east of Norwich city centre on the banks of the River Yare. ... Whitlingham is a small churchless parish, 3 miles E. by S. of Norwich, on the south side of the river Yare. ... The River Yare is a river on the Suffolk Broads in The Broads National Park in England. ... Breydon Water is a large tidal estuary at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England within The Broads National Park, Britains largest protected wetland. ... Great Yarmouth, often known to locals simply as Yarmouth, is an English coastal town in the county of Norfolk. ...

The river is navigable from the New Mills Yard in the centre of Norwich to its confluence with the River Yare.

Tributary

River Tud.Rises a little south of East Dereham and merges with the Wensum just below Hellesdon mill. River Tud is a tributary of the River Wensum,Norfolk. ... East Dereham, also known simply as Dereham, is a town and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. ... Hellesdon is a village approximately 4 miles (6. ...

Bridges

Bishop Bridge is one of five medieval bridges which span the River Wensum. Built in 1345 it formed part of the defensive structure along the river, with a gatehouse on the city side of bridge which was demolished in 1791. It is positioned on the site of a Roman Ford. The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times. ...

Fye Bridge is arguably the oldest river crossing in Norwich and is the gate to the North of the City known as “Norwich over the water” this bridge was also the site of a cucking stool for ducking lawbreakers and undesirables. A common scold gets her comeuppance in the ducking stool. ...

Whitefriars Bridge Named after a former Carmelite (White Friars) monastery. The remains of which can still be seen in a small section of medieval wall and archway. Origin and early history Carmelites (in Latin Ordo fratrum Beatæ Virginis Mariæ de monte Carmelo) is the name of a Roman Catholic order founded in the 12th century by a certain Berthold (d. ...

Foundry Bridge Near the railway station and the Yacht station on Riverside named after a foundry nearby, purported to have been built to take a railway line.

Carrow Bridge near the football ground is a more recent cantilevered swing bridge, which can still be opened to allow large or high vessels through. It is positioned in close proximity to the Boom towers which originally had a chain suspended between them and would have been used as part of the citys defences and as a method of collecting tolls on goods travelling up river from Great Yarmouth. A swing bridge is a bridge that has as its primary structural support a vertical locating pin and support ring at or near to its center, about which it can then pivot horizontally as shown in the animated illustration below. ...

Novi Sad Friendship Bridge is a cable footbridge which spans the River Wensum in Norwich. The structure is named in recognition of the twinning ties between Norwich and Novi Sad in Serbia. The bridge was designed by Buro Happold and commissioned by Norfolk County Council. ... Norwich (IPA: //) is a city in East Anglia, in Eastern England. ... Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ... Nickname: Motto: Grad po meri graÄ‘ana City of its citizens needs Location of Novi Sad within Serbia Coordinates: , Country  Serbia Province Vojvodina District South Bačka Municipalities 2 Founded 1694 City status February 1, 1748 Government  - Mayor Maja Gojković (SRS)  - Ruling parties SRS, SPS and DSS Area  - City 699... Anthem Serbia() on the European continent() Capital (and largest city) Belgrade Official languages Serbian 1 Recognised regional languages Hungarian, Croatian, Slovak, Romanian, Rusyn 2 Albanian 3 Government Semi-presidential republic  -  President Boris Tadić  -  Prime Minister Vojislav KoÅ¡tunica Establishment  -  Formation 812   -  Kingdom established 1217   -  Empire established 1346   -  Independence lost to... // View of the Great Court Buro Happold is a professional services firm providing engineering consultancy, design, planning, project management and consulting services for all aspects of buildings, infrastructure and the environment. ... Norfolk (IPA: //) is a low-lying county in East Anglia in the east of southern England. ...

There are further bridges at Barn Road, Anchor Quay, Duke Street and St. Georges Street.

External Links

• River Wensum Linkdoes not work!!
• River Diary - haiku inspired by the River Wensum, Norwich
• Novi Sad Friendship Bridge information