Horsey Mere
Horsey Mere is one of the Norfolk Broads in the east of England; it is one of the more northerly broads close to the North Sea coast.
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| Location | Norfolk Broads |
| Coordinates | 52.74190°N 1.62672°E |
| Catchment area | 82 hectares (200 acres) |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 33 hectares (82 acres) |
| Max. depth | 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) |
| Water volume | 491,313 cubic metres (17,350,600 cu ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1.1 metres (3 ft 7 in) |
It is reached by Hickling Broad and the River Thurne. The nearest settlements are Horsey and West Somerton.
Horsey Mere is part of Upper Thurne Broads and Marshes, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The mere is owned by the National Trust, as is Horsey Windpump.
The mere has a catchment area of 82 hectares (200 acres), a maximum depth of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in), and a surface area of 33 hectares (82 acres). The volume of water held in the mere is approximately 491,313 cubic metres (17,350,600 cu ft).
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