Picture 13 - Mills Staithe, Ranworth.

MILLS STAITHE, RANWORTH. This is reached by a short dyke running from the river Bure, about a couple of miles above St. Benet’s Abbey. The larger portion on the right is known as Ranworth Broad, while that on the left, although part of the same water, is called Malthouse Broad. The former is a very picturesque spot, covered with a cool mantle of reeds and myriads of lilies. Between the trees, which almost meet across and kiss its flowery face, rises the great square tower of Ranworth Church set on a hill, which contains a fine fifteenth century painted screen, a „two-decker“ oak pulpit, ancient stone font, etc.