Denver, Norfolk
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A village two miles south of Downham Market in Norfolk, England, on the river Great Ouse. In 1651 the first sluice was built across the river, although it had to be rebuilt after bursting in 1713. The sluices play a major role in the drainage of the fens, being at the confluence of five watercourses. The area is now enjoyed by many tourists, and Denver Sluice is the home of the local sailing club.
Denver is home to a fully restored 19th century windmill, and lies on the path of the roman Fen Causeway. Captain George Manby was born in the village in 1765, and a plaque commemorating this can be found at his birthplace.
Duke's Denver, the family seat of the Duke of Denver, brother of Lord Peter Wimsey in the novels of Dorothy L. Sayers, is also in Norfolk, but it is supposed to be situated several miles to the east of Denver village.