Stiffkey Bridge is being constructed at Cabbage Creek

The work began with the removal of a so-called 'Fairy Bridge' at Cabbage Creek last month. 

Now that the makeshift bridge has been removed, with enabling works completed on October 4, work to construct the official bridge has begun.

The six piles that will provide the foundations for the bridge have been driven 10m into the ground. 

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The foundations for the new bridge are being constructed (Image: Ian Curtis) Each of the piles has been filled with two metres of concrete and will be driven to their full 16-18m depth, before the remainder of the concrete is put in.

A National Trust spokesperson said on Wednesday, October 16: “Our contactors have so far completed the enabling works needed for work on the foundations of the bridge and a temporary crossing has been installed to provide access to both sides of the creek for construction personnel and equipment.

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“This week work began on the foundations and six piles have been driven into the ground, initially to a depth of 10m.

"Each pile has been filled with 2m of concrete, to stiffen the base, before each will be driven to its full depth of 16m to 18m.

"They will then be filled to their full height with concrete.

“Work is continuing on the abutments, and other welding and site preparation, ahead of the installation of the bridge."

We remain on track for the bridge to be in place by early November.”

Two 'fairy bridges' were mysteriously erected after the removal of the north Norfolk bridge in 2022.

It had been deemed unsafe by the National Trust and its removal had left locals with no way of crossing the marsh.