Historical Before the draining of the Fens was completed, livestock was grazed on the common land and were marked to identify their owners; this was also the case with swans, which were usually marked on their bills. The riverside location and fertile soils surrounding Wisbech allowed the town to flourish.
Historical Before the draining of the Fens was completed livestock was grazed on the common land a,nd were marked to identify their owners; this was also the case with swans which were usually marked on their, bills. The riverside location and fertile soils surrounding Wisbech allowed the town to flourish.