River Hun

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Coordinates: 52°58′19″N 0°33′39″E / 52.97194°N 0.56083°E / 52.97194; 0.56083
Hun
River
River Hun close to Hunstanton Park
Country England
State Norfolk
Region East of England
District North West Norfolk
Source In Hunstanton Park
Mouth In to the North Sea at Holme Next The Sea, Norfolk
 - coordinates 52°58′19″N 0°33′39″E / 52.97194°N 0.56083°E / 52.97194; 0.56083
Length 3.9 mi (6 km)
Within West Norfolk
The River Hun at the point it flows under the A149 Coast Road

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]

References

  1. Ordnance Survey (2002). OS Explorer Map 250 - Norfolk Coast West. ISBN 0-319-21886-4.
  2. History of Old Hunstanton Church


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