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What’s New ???

There is no mains gas and many homes use cess pits for waste water and sewage in common with the region and rural areas in general. The telegraph poles that supply the electricity and telephone lines are quite old and lean precariously due to the soft silt land into which they have been placed. They appear to receive regular attention.

Overhead electricity cables are used to supply power to homes and these are linked to the larger high tension cable pylons nearby.

Roads and lanes are severely pot holed and surfaces are in a poor state of repair despite sustained service procedures. The authorities have built the roads here on silt which is unsuitable for vehicles as it distorts and pot holes very quickly meaning the surface can only survive for short periods and therefore is in need of constant repair. The roads are used by HGVs and heavy plant and machinery which adds to the continual failure of the surfaces. There is very little that can be done to overcome the problems and a 4X4 type vehicle is the best option here.

The only event of note appears to be the local legend of a giant by the name of Thomas Hickathrift who was reputed to have been a local inbred who lived in the village many years ago. There are a number of exaggerated versions of the tale but the reality appears to be that there was once an tall aggressive bully who went about terrorising villagers for personal gain. As the area is recorded as being underwater in the mid 17th century this would appear to suggest the tale dates some time after that and has become exaggerated into a more colourful account of events from a much earlier time than is realistically possible.

Interestingly the local village council have used the image of a daft inbred thug weilding a club for the village sign which can be found at the cross roads.

POWER PYLONS IN MARSHLAND ST JAMES

There are already a lot of power pylons on this area which unfortunately scars the landscape. Being completely flat land means these unattractive structures can be seen from considerable distances. The overhead cables which carry high voltages are a concern for some and there have been press reports of more to come in and around the area following major building works and major expansion of nearby power stations just a short distance away. See local press report below;

Pylons and power lines for the Fens?

Last updated: 20/02/2010 Published in Eastern Daily Press

Pylons and power lines could march across the Fens to connect a new power station to the national grid.

Centrica wants to build a new power station next to the existing plant at Saddlebow, on the outskirts of King's Lynn.

National Grid needs to build a new 400,000 volt overhead electricity line carried from the power station to connect with its network north of St Germans.

Three possible routes have been earmarked for the lines, which will be carried by 50m pylons. National Grid will begin public consultation over the preferred route on Monday.

National Grid senior project manager Jim Street said: "National Grid is investing £3bn a year upgrading its energy networks and extending them to connect new sources of lower carbon generation, such as nuclear, renewables and gas. Power stations such as this one will play an important role in helping to maintain supplies.

"To accommodate this new proposed power station we will need to build a new overhead line. Following initial environmental and technical studies, we have identified three broad route corridors within which an overhead line could be located."


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	*Anything New In Marshland ??* MARSHLAND ST JAMES What’s New ??? There is no mains gas and many homes use cess pits for waste water and sewage in common with the region and rural areas in general. The telegraph poles that supply the electricity and telephone lines are quite old and lean precariously due to the soft silt land into which they have been placed. They appear to receive regular attention. Overhead electricity cables are used to supply power to homes and these are linked to the larger high tension cable pylons nearby. Roads and lanes are severely pot holed and surfaces are in a poor state of repair despite sustained service procedures. The authorities have built the roads here on silt which is unsuitable for vehicles as it distorts and pot holes very quickly meaning the surface can only survive for short periods and therefore is in need of constant repair. The roads are used by HGVs and heavy plant and machinery which adds to the continual failure of the surfaces. There is very little that can be done to overcome the problems and a 4X4 type vehicle is the best option here. The only event of note appears to be the local legend of a giant by the name of Thomas Hickathrift who was reputed to have been a local inbred who lived in the village many years ago. There are a number of exaggerated versions of the tale but the reality appears to be that there was once an tall aggressive bully who went about terrorising villagers for personal gain. As the area is recorded as being underwater in the mid 17th century this would appear to suggest the tale dates some time after that and has become exaggerated into a more colourful account of events from a much earlier time than is realistically possible. Interestingly the local village council have used the image of a daft inbred thug weilding a club for the village sign which can be found at the cross roads. *POWER PYLONS IN MARSHLAND ST JAMES* There are already a lot of power pylons on this area which unfortunately scars the landscape. Being completely flat land means these unattractive structures can be seen from considerable distances. The overhead cables which carry high voltages are a concern for some and there have been press reports of more to come in and around the area following major building works and major expansion of nearby power stations just a short distance away. See local press report below; Pylons and power lines for the Fens? Last updated: 20/02/2010 Published in Eastern Daily Press Pylons and power lines could march across the Fens to connect a new power station to the national grid. Centrica wants to build a new power station next to the existing plant at Saddlebow, on the outskirts of King's Lynn. National Grid needs to build a new 400,000 volt overhead electricity line carried from the power station to connect with its network north of St Germans. Three possible routes have been earmarked for the lines, which will be carried by 50m pylons. National Grid will begin public consultation over the preferred route on Monday. National Grid senior project manager Jim Street said: "National Grid is investing £3bn a year upgrading its energy networks and extending them to connect new sources of lower carbon generation, such as nuclear, renewables and gas. Power stations such as this one will play an important role in helping to maintain supplies. "To accommodate this new proposed power station we will need to build a new overhead line. Following initial environmental and technical studies, we have identified three broad route corridors within which an overhead line could be located." Massive new Incinerator plant to be built near Marshland St James ? (The King's Lynn Incinerator at Saddlebow) Massive new Incinerator plant to be built near Marshland St James ? Plans have been put forward for a massive waste incineration plant at Saddlebow close to Marshland St James and could affect the whole area. It is named as the King's Lynn Incinerator project and lies well outside the town on an industrial site that lies in flat open countryside. The plans are fully supported by Norfolk County Council who have already awarded a contract for the plant to be built. Concerns have been raised about the size and scale of the controversial incineration unit to be erected by an American waste disposal company. The main focus has been the effect of the burning of tens of thousands of tons of waste which, according to some statistics being put forward by campaigners, would release very dangerous levels of toxins into the air which could have harmful affects on health. The company building the King's Lynn Incinerator denies the claims. Local newspapers have been reporting every week for many months on the various stages and have highlighted the King's Lynn anti incineration campaigners efforts to try and halt the plans but to little effect. One local paper has even resorted to using its offices to raise money to try and stop the gigantic incinerator being built. The campaigners have raised health issues and the impact the plant might have on property values in the surrounding areas stating that the air will be filled with pollutants for many miles in each direction of the plant which will be one of the largest commercial incinerators of its type ever built. Some have claimed that the smell from the 24 hour burning of waste will be dreadful and depending on which way the wind is blowing it will pollute the air with toxins and powerful odours. Waste material and rubbish from all parts of the county will be brought into the area to be incinerated at the plant. \| Return Home \| What's New \| King's Lynn \| Special Events \| Marshland & Crime \| Marshland Property Page \| Schools, Hospitals & Councils \| Life & Work \|