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Walsingham Rural District
Walsingham Rural District was a rural district in the county of Norfolk, England. It was created in 1894. On 1 April 1935 it was enlarged by the addition of the parishes of Hindolveston, Thurning, Wood Norton (from the disbanded Aylsham Rural District) and Briston (from the Erpingham Rural District). On 1 April 1974 it was abolished under the Local Government Act 1972, and has since formed part of the District of North Norfolk North Norfolk is a local government district in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in Cromer. The population at the 2011 Census was 101,149. History The district was formed on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972. It was a .... Statistics Parishes References {{coord, 52.90, 0.94, type:adm3rd_dim:30000_region:GB-NFK, display=title Historical districts of Norfolk Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972 Walsingham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fakenham
Fakenham is a market town and civil parish in Norfolk, England. It is situated on the River Wensum, about north west of Norwich. The town is the junction of several local roads, including the A148 from King's Lynn to Cromer, the A1067 to Norwich and the A1065 to Swaffham. The civil parish has an area of and in the 2001 census had a population of 7,357 in 3,292 households, the population increasing to 7,617 at the 2011 census. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of North Norfolk.Office for National Statistics & Norfolk County Council (2001). Census population and household counts for unparished urban areas and all parishes'. Retrieved 2 December 2005. Fakenham has been a market town since 1250, particularly known for its corn, barley and wheat trading, and in the 19th century it became noted for its printing. Fakenham Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue to the south of Fakenham. The town has a long name of Fakenham Lancaster ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bale, Norfolk
Bale is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Gunthorpe, in the North Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England. The village is on the north side of the A148 King's Lynn to Cromer road. The village is 9 miles east north east of the town of Fakenham, 14.3 miles west south west of Cromer and 125 miles north north east of London. The nearest railway station is at Sheringham for the Bittern Line which runs between Sheringham, Cromer and Norwich. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport. In 1931 the parish had a population of 208. History Bale has an entry in the Domesday Book of 1085. In the great book Bale is recorded by the name ‘’Bathele’’ and it is said to be in the ownership of the King. The main tenant was Harold holding his land from Count Alan. The villages name means 'Bathing wood/clearing'. On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Gunthorpe. The Parish Church The Parish Church is called All Saints and da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fulmodeston
Fulmodeston or Fulmodeston-cum-Croxton is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is located south-east of Fakenham and north-west of Norwich, along the course of River Stiffkey. Fulmodeston parish also includes the small villages of Barney. History Fulmodeston's name is of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Viking origin and derives from the Old English and Old Norse for either Fulcmod's and Krok's settlement or village. In the Domesday Book, Fulmodeston is listed as a settlement of 29 households in the hundred of Gallow. In 1086, the village was part of the East Anglian estates of William de Warenne. During the Second World War, Fulmodeston was the site of a Starfish site, complete with dummy Bristol Blenheims and flare paths, to draw Luftwaffe attention away from RAF West Raynham. Geography According to the 2011 Census, Fulmodeston has a population of 442 residents living in 219 households. Furthermore, the parish covers a total area of . Fulmode ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Field Dalling
Field Dalling is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is located west of Holt, Norfolk, Holt and north-west of Norwich. History Dalling's name is of Anglo-Saxon and derives from the Old English for the settlement of Dalla's people. The prefix 'field' was added to distinguish from nearby Wood Dalling, to the north-west. Two possible sites of Roman Empire, Roman settlement have been identified within the parish, with artefacts such as coins, pottery and brooches being unearthed which leads to the conclusion that Field Dalling was the site of Roman industrial activity. In the Domesday Book, Field Dalling is listed as a settlement of 38 households in the Hundred (county division), hundred of Greenhoe. In 1086, the village was divided between the estates of William the Conqueror, King William I, Alan Rufus, Alan of Brittany and Roger Bigod of Norfolk, Roger Bigot. During the Second World War, two Blacker Bombard, spigot mortar emplacements were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Raynham
East Raynham is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Raynham, Norfolk, Raynham, in the North Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England. It is located on the A1065 road, A1065 some south-west of Fakenham. The River Wensum flows close to the village. The village can trace its origins back and before the Domesday survey of 1086 when it was known as ''Reinham''. Raynham, Massachusetts took the village's name at its incorporation in 1731 at the time of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend (1674–1738), Leader of the House of Lords. In 1931 the parish had a population of 130. History East Raynham's name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and derives from the Old English for the eastern portion of 'Regna's' homestead or village. In the Domesday Book, East and West Raynham are listed together as a settlement of 33 households in the Hundred (county division), hundred of Brothercross. In 1086, the village formed part of the East Anglia, East Anglian estates of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Barsham, Norfolk
East Barsham is a village and former civil parish of Barsham, in the North Norfolk district, in the English county of Norfolk. In 1931 the parish had a population of 144. On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished to form Barsham. The village is one of four settlements within the parish of Barsham. The other villages are North Barsham, West Barsham and Houghton St Giles. East Barsham is 3 miles north of the town of Fakenham, 23.8 miles west of Cromer and 117 miles north of London. The nearest railway station is at Sheringham for the Bittern Line which runs between Sheringham, Cromer and Norwich. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport. East Barsham Manor East Barsham Manor is an early Tudor manor house built in 1520. The house is constructed from red brick and tile. The roof is adorned with chimneys, some with twists and finials built in a mellow brick. Some of the brickwork is thought not to be original being from restoration work carried out in 1919 and 1938. The g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunton, Norfolk
Dunton is a village and civil parish in the North Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England. It is located about west of Fakenham and north-west of Norwich. History Dunton-cum-Doughton's name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and derives from the Old English for a farmstead or settlement either situated on a hill or with ducks. In the Domesday Book, Dunton is listed as a settlement of 25 households in the hundred of Brothercross. In 1086, the village was part of the East Anglian estates of King William I. The parish of "Dunton" was formed on 1 April 1935 from Dunton cum Doughton, Shereford and Toftrees. Geography According to the 2011 Census, Dunton has a population of 126 residents living in 64 households. Dunton falls within the constituency of Broadland and is represented at Parliament by Jerome Mayhew MP of the Conservative Party. St. Peter's Church Dunton's parish church is dedicated to Saint Peter and was largely built in the Fifteenth Century. The church posses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cockthorpe, Norfolk
Cockthorpe is a village and former civil parish in the English county of Norfolk.Ordnance Survey (2002). ''OS Explorer Map 251 - Norfolk Coast Central'' . It is north-west of Holt, north-west of Norwich and north of London. On 1 April 1935, the parish was abolished and merged with Binham. History The village's name is of mixed Viking and Anglo-Saxon origin and derives from an amalgamation of the Old Norse and Old English for a outlying farmstead or settlement with an abundance of either chickens or gamebirds. In the Domesday Book, Cockthorpe is recorded as a settlement of 5 households in the hundred of Greenhoe. The village formed parts of William de Beaufeu. Between 1940 and 1961, Cockthorpe was host to RAF Langham, a satellite airfield for RAF Bircham Newton operated by RAF Coastal Command. Geography Cockthorpe falls within the constituency of North Norfolk and is represented at Parliament by Duncan Baker MP of the Conservative Party. All Saints' Church Cockthorpe' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brinton, Norfolk
Brinton is a village and a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is 10.8 miles east-north-east of the town of Fakenham, 13.1 miles west south-west of Cromer and 125 miles north-north-east of London. History Brinton's name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and derives from the Old English for a farmstead or settlement named after Bryni. In the Domesday Book, Brinton is mentioned as consisting of 12 households, belonging to Bishop William of Thetford. In 1822, Brinton Hall was reconstructed based on its previous Georgian and Sixteenth Century designs. The hall is surrounded by gardens and parkland and boasts a greenhouse. The village was used as the backdrop for the BBC medical drama, Dangerfield. St. Andrew's Church Brinton's Parish Church is dedicated to Saint Andrew and is of Norman origin. The church was significantly remodelled in the 1520s and the stained glass was replaced in the 1890s by A. L. Moore. Knott, S. (2022). Retrieved November 10, 2022. http:// ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Briningham
Briningham is a village and a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is 9.9 miles east north east of the town of Fakenham, 13.3 miles west south west of Cromer, 22.3 miles north north west of the city of Norwich, and 124 miles north north east of London. History Briningham's name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and derives from the Old English for the village of Bryni's people. In the Domesday Book, Briningham is listed as consisting of 35 households and belonging to Alan of Brittany and Bishop William of Thetford. Geography The civil parish had in 2001 census a population of 122, increasing to 130 at the 2011 census. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of North Norfolk. Buildings The main and oldest buildings are Belle Vue tower, originally thought to have been a mill but now a private house; Rose Cottage, the Grade 2 listed Mission Hall row of houses; the old Methodist chapel, and the Mill Lane houses. The Old White Hor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blakeney, Norfolk
Blakeney is a coastal village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. Blakeney lies within the Norfolk Coast AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and the North Norfolk Heritage Coast. The North Norfolk Coastal Path travels along its quayside. The village is north west of Norwich, NNW of the larger settlement of Holt, west of Cromer and NNE of London. The civil parish has an area of and in the 2001 census had a population of 789 in 402 households. For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of North Norfolk. Description Blakeney was a commercial seaport until the early 20th century. Now the harbour is silted up, and only small boats can make their way out past Blakeney Point to the sea. Adjacent to the hill, at the foot of the village's High Street, is the old Guildhall with a 14th-century undercroft. Higher up the village, the Church of St Nicholas has two towers: the main tower is more than 100 ft (30 m) high ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
