The antique map titled ‘Regiones Inundatae in finibus Comitatus Norfolciae’ created in 1665 depicts flooded regions in the boundaries of Norfolk County. The title translates to ‘Flooded Regions in the Boundaries of Norfolk County’.

In the early 17th century, the United Kingdom was a land of great change and turmoil. The country was still recovering from the English Civil War, which had left deep wounds in the social and political fabric of the nation. The Stuart monarchy was in power, and the country was experiencing significant growth in trade and commerce, both domestically and internationally. The early 17th century was also a time of great exploration, with many British explorers and traders setting up colonies and trading posts around the world. The map from 1665 shows the central areas of March, Wisbech, and Ely, which were important trading centres at the time. The map also depicts the flooded regions of Norfolk County, which were a