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Booton Clay Pits.
Formed here when men once dug clay at a penny a yard (cubic), earning a meagre 35 to 40 pence a week at a time when the local weaving industry was in decay. The Cawston Fishing Club use and look after Booton Clay Pits which is owned by the Parish of…
Bravery at Booton Clay Pits
Three boys were rewarded for their role in rescuing Charlie Lee when he fell into Booton Clay Pits. John Pye and Ben Lee were nominated for Royal Humane Society Awards and Scott Harmer was presented with a Certificate of Commendation by the Cawston…
Cawston Heath (See File 2 for Heath Guide and Map inc History)
This lovely area of heathland to the east of Cawston might be considered to have changed little over the centuries. This may be true in some respects, for the birch trees, gorse, and heather continue in their beauty, but our ancestors of the First…
Cawston Village Sign and Name
In 1937 the Cawston Sign was carved and painted by Mr. H. Carter of Swaffham, it was unveiled as a memorial of the Coronation of King George V1, by H.M. Lieut, of the County, Mr Colman and given by the Parish Council, the centre panel shows a weaver…
Heath 1920s
During the late twenties the Army had to move out to the range at Horsford,...
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Heath Photo Album
Photo album of 33 photos by Ivan Purdy which are in the Heritage Centre....
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Marriott's Way
Marriott's way is the former railway line which is a 21 mile route path for Walkers, Cyclists and Horse riders.
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Oakes Family Playing Field
The Oakes Family Playing Field is a community resource owned and managed by Cawston Parish Council for all the families living in the Cawston parish.
A joint Project Team was formed with the Oakes Memorial Trust and Cawston We Aim Higher Group to…
Our little Big Community Library
Situated at Stocks Loke, come a peruse the wonderful array of books on offer, open to all and free take a couple leave a couple its up to you. Im delighted that this project was achieved with 99% of things that would of gone into landfill (I had to…
Parish Plan
After a public meeting attended by around twenty five people, it was agreed to proceed with a group that would assist with the organization of the work towards producing a village plan.
The first meeting was held on Tuesday 8th April 2007, attended…
Volunteers Recognitions
The Parish Council volunteers recognition evenings are normally held in May of each year and are organised by Mrs Theresa Carman andCouncillors.
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Walks in Cawston
Selection of walks in Cawston. Also Click Here to see Cawston Heath map and history.
Walks will be added as time permit....
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