Adrian O'Dell mentioned this canal in his talk as part of the development of the industry within North Walsham during the 19th century. Opened in 1826, for a short period the canal was an important means of transportation from Antingham to the River Ant at Wayford and thereon to Great Yarmouth. Such cargoes as corn, flour, timber, cattle cake and animal feedstuffs were transported along this waterway until it was cheaper to move these cargos by train or road. Here is an article that explains it all:
https://www.northwalshamheritage.org.uk/north-walsham-and-dilham-canal/
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