Upton, Norfolk

Upton
Norfolk
Upton Dyke
Location
Grid reference:	TG397126
Location:	52°39’29"N, 1°32’35"E
Data
Population:	812
Post town:	Norwich
Postcode:	NR13
Local Government
Council:	Broadland

Upton is a village on the River Bure in Norfolk, within the Broads. The village is found two miles north of Acle, halfway between Norwich and Great Yarmouth.

St Margaret's Church is built in the Perpendicular style.

Upton Dyke, leading to the Bure, is half a mile long. At the end of the dyke, there is a rare post mill, Palmers Hollow Post Mill. Upton Boat Dyke Marshes is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the care of Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Upton Broads and Marshes is a Special Area of Conservation.

The River Bure and marches at the mouth of the Upton Dyke

Upton Fen, a nature reserve in the care of Norfolk Wildlife Trust, is nearby, as is Upton Broad.

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