River Hun Explained

Hun
Pushpin Map:United Kingdom Norfolk
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the river mouth within Norfolk
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:England
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:Norfolk
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:East of England
Subdivision Type4:District
Subdivision Name4:North West Norfolk
Length:3.9miles
Source1:Hunstanton Park
Source1 Coordinates:52.9378°N 0.5192°W
Source1 Elevation:9m (30feet)
Mouth:North Sea
Mouth Location:Holme Next The Sea
Mouth Coordinates:52.9719°N 0.5608°W
Mouth Elevation:0m (00feet)

The River Hun is in the west of the county of Norfolk,[1] in England. Its source is in the grounds of Hunstanton Park. Its mouth can be found on the North Sea near Holme-next-the-Sea.

In the 11th century it was known as 'Esten broke' (i.e. Esten brook).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Ordnance Survey (2002). OS Explorer Map 250 – Norfolk Coast West. .
  2. http://www.saxonshorebenefice.co.uk/oldhunhist.htm History of Old Hunstanton Church