Talk:Sutton Bridge

January 2007
I have made a number of edits. The error that attracted my attention to this page was the claim that the son of King John who inherited the throne was 'Edward 111' when he was, of course, Henry, and not '111' but 'III'.

The story of King John on that fateful day in 1216 is not legend, but recorded history. There are accounts in three chronicles, two of which were written by those who were contemporary to the event. All three agree on (five) major points.

The tidal estuary, in which Sutton Bridge was founded, was subject to reclamation from the 16th century. This shortened the track across it from 4.5 miles to 2.25 miles. There were losses - such as John's baggage train - on the stretch of track between Sutton Bridge and Long Sutton, before this first reclamation. The more recent losses were on the shorter track between Sutton Bridge and Walpole.

Reclamation continued until 1972.
 * Remember to sign your posts. — Llywelyn II   14:32, 27 December 2023 (UTC)

History
The bit on the Cross Keys Wash needs to be sourced and the information shared with Cross Keys Bridge, Wisbech, and Walpole Cross Keys, since they either omit it or mistakenly directly contradict it by claiming the name only referenced Wisbech and its parish church. — Llywelyn II   14:32, 27 December 2023 (UTC)