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Soham Mere IDD
Catalogue reference: MAF 77/590
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This record is about the Soham Mere IDD dating from 1947 May 1 in the series Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and successors: Land Drainage and Water Supply.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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MAF 77/590
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Date (When the record was created)
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1947 May 1
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Description (What the record is about)
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Soham Mere IDD
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Maps and plans
- Resources
- Fishing
- Farming
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C1414833/
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MAF 77
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and successors: Land Drainage and Water Supply...
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Soham Mere IDD
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