Borough Fen, Peakirk, decoy.
Borough Fen, Peakirk
History of Borough Fen decoy
The Borough Fen decoy was designed to trap ducks by drawing them further and further down a system of nets. In the 19th century 200 dozen duck could be taken un a week during the permitted season, and sent down to Leadenhall Market in London.
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