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Nine of the villages bordering the river have Danish names, with the rest being Saxon. It is likely that these incomers used the river to reach their new homes. All these villages are likely to have been sited on dry ground close to a good source of water. The River Eye provided this source.
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Stapleford to Sysonby (about six miles, 10 km) was canalised. There are a few sparse remains of the canal, although the river has largely reverted to its natural state. In 1844 the
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Midland Railway allowed the canal to fall into disrepair because it was the major competitor to its new route.
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