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The ex-prince’s Marsh Farm is on a flood plain with residents advised to sign up for alerts in case local measures fail to stop a torrent of water from a nearby bog.

It comes as work continues on the ramshackled former farmhouse in Wolferton, Norfolk — two miles from the King’s Sandringham House — ahead of his move there after he is kicked out of Royal Lodge in Windsor.

Workmen have added a 6ft fence around the perimeter, CCTV and security lighting and installed Sky TV.

Several new doors have also been lined up, but ­sources say there is still a lot of work to be done.

Andrew could be out of Royal Lodge in weeks but has been offered temporary accommodation before he moves to Marsh Farm.

A flood risk assessment from last year for Wolferton Barns — metres from Marsh Farm — said it would be “prudent” for the owner to be added to the flood warning system in case the pumping station which drains marshland had a mechanical breakdown.

The assessment by Ellingham Consulting states: “The Environment Agency operates a flood warning system to enable householders to protect life or act to manage the effect of flooding on property.

“Failure of Wolferton Pumping Station may occur due to long-term mechanical breakdown or power supply being disrupted.”

“If conditions put properties and land at risk of flooding, emergency action would be taken using temporary pumping equipment.”

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