Horsey Mere

Horsey Mere

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Horsey Mere is one of the Norfolk Broads in the east of England; it is one of the more northerly broads close to the North Sea coast.

It is reached by Hickling Broad and the River Thurne. The nearest settlements are Horsey and West Somerton.

Horsey Mere is a Site of Special Scientific Interest owned by the National Trust, as is Horsey Windpump.

External links

* [http://www.waterscape.com/Horsey_Mere Brief details]
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