Tharston Past

The River Tas flows northwards through South Norfolk towards Norwich. The area is named the Tas Valley after the river. The origin of the name of the river is uncertain - it may have taken it from the village of Tasburgh or vice versa. Tributaries which have their sources at Hempnall and Carleton Rode meet at Tasburgh. It then flows on through Newton Flotman and Smockmill Common. In Shotesham Park the river splits into two channels which rejoin just above Shotesham ford. The pool here is a popular location in summer time for paddling, swimming and fishing. From Shotesham the river flows northwards through Stoke Holy Cross, Dunston, Caistor St Edmund, Markshall and Arminghall, joining the River Yare at Trowse.

Below is information on some of the places the river passes though:

Tharston. The river flows along the edge of the village of Tharston and a cut was created to divert the water through to Tharston Watermill. More...

Tasburgh. In years gone by the river was often used by the local families as a place of recreation. More ...

Newton Flotman. Close to the village of Newton Flotman is an area of land known as Smockmill Common - which is managed by South Norfolk District Council. Alan King has two places named after him in Newton Flotman; Alan King Playing Field and Alan Avenue. An old bridge over the river has been replaced by a new one which carries the main A140 road from Norwich to Ipswich.

Shotesham is a village in South Norfolk which lies approximately 5 miles south of Norwich. It sits next to Stoke Holy Cross and Saxlingham Nethergate in the valley of the River Tas. The River Tas joins the River Yare at Trowse.

Trowse. The River Tas joins the River Yare at Trowse.