This cache is placed on the boundary between Saham Toney and Watton. The 'Welcome to Saham Toney' sign was placed in the wrong place as the stream is the official boundary. It could have been a land grab by the villagers in revenge for loosing their market charter.
The Lord of Watton Hall, John de Vaux, in 1204, obtained a charter for a market to be held on Fridays, but the people of Saham Toney complained to the King that the market was harming their own held on the same day. Their complaints were upheld and the charter was withdrawn.
John de vaux conveyed the manor to his brother Oliver, who was evidently on better terms with King John since he immediately obtained a new charter for a Wednesday market, a market that still continues today.
This cache is not on the actual bridge. It is a narrow bridge so please be thoughtful of road users.
Please replace the lid tightly to keep the cache water tight.