Memorials & monuments · East of England
Swan Pit
In or near Norwich.
Swan Pit — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Swan Pit is a memorial located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Norwich Puppet Theatre is a unique venue located in a converted medieval church, offering a variety of puppet shows and performances for all ages. Visitors can enjoy engaging theatrical experiences, workshops, and exhibitions that celebrate the art of puppetry.
From the Wikipedia article
A swan pit is a water-filled enclosure where swans were fattened and eventually killed for human consumption.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
From the medieval period swans were kept in ponds and were a source of income and made acceptable gifts. Selected wild cygnets had their wings clipped and bills cut into a distinctive pattern bearing the owner's mark. An example of a swan pit can be found within the grounds of the Great Hospital, Norwich. The Grade II listed tidal pool was built in the 18th century and is fed with water from the adjacent River Wensum.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6341, 1.3053
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Norwich
- Parish
- Norwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- NR1 4EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Norwich South
- Phone
- 01603 629921
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 0.9 km
- Official site
- puppettheatre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12702341741 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Swan pit (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swan Pit?
- Swan Pit is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR1 4EJ), in the parish of Norwich, unparished area.
- What is Swan Pit?
- Swan Pit — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swan Pit?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR1 4EJ.
- Is Swan Pit free to visit?
- Yes, Swan Pit is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swan Pit?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR1 4EJ.