Flookersbrook II

Flookersbrook was once a long, winding stream, connected to Newton Brook, Bache Brook, and Finchett's Gutter. This was once such a good place to catch flounders, or flukes, that it was named after the 'flookers' who fished there. Centuries ago, the Dee Estuary came so close that Flookers Brook was tidal in its lower reaches and the flatfish were caught as they returned to the brackish waters after spawning at sea. In the 1630's there were several fisheries operating with 'flookenetts' on the Dee. Local fishing survived until the early 19th century.

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