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Revision as of 16:13, 18 February 2007
Rockland Broad
Rockland Broad lies just north of the village of Rockland St. Mary in South Norfolk, England.
It comprises an area of approximately 50 acres. It is linked to the River Yare by two dykes: the Short Dyke and the Fleet Dyke.
From the village of Rockland St. Mary it is reached via the Staithe. The main navigable channel links the Staithe to the Short Dyke.
Some parts of the broad are badly silted. In the western part of the broad, known as The Slaughters, lie two abandoned wherries. There is also a channel on the western side which links to Wheatfen Broad.
The broad has good pike fishing and in 1912, it is said, that a fish weighing thirty one and a half pounds was caught.
A colourful Broadland character called Archie taylor used to live in a cottage on the stage and made his living renting boats and cutting reeds.
The New Inn pub lies at the village end of the Staithe.