George Hill

Settlement in Norfolk Broadland

England

George Hill

Hills and Hollows, Mousehold Heath A wooded area on the edge of Mousehold Heath which looks like it might have been quarries or claypits at one time.
Hills and Hollows, Mousehold Heath Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

George Hill is a small neighborhood located in Norfolk, Virginia. Situated in the southeastern part of the city, it is bordered by the neighborhoods of Brambleton and Titustown. The area is predominantly residential, with a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and apartment complexes.

The neighborhood of George Hill is known for its quiet and friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and individuals seeking a peaceful community setting. Its tree-lined streets and well-maintained sidewalks provide a pleasant environment for residents to walk, jog, or bike.

George Hill is conveniently located near various amenities and services. Within a short drive, residents can access shopping centers, supermarkets, restaurants, and entertainment options. The nearby Military Circle Mall offers a wide range of retail stores and eateries, catering to diverse preferences.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are several parks and green spaces in close proximity to George Hill. The popular Lafayette Park is just a short distance away, providing ample opportunities for recreational activities such as picnicking, sports, and playgrounds for children.

Additionally, George Hill benefits from its strategic location, with easy access to major transportation routes. Interstate 264 is nearby, allowing residents to travel to other parts of Norfolk, as well as neighboring cities such as Virginia Beach and Chesapeake.

Overall, George Hill offers a tranquil and convenient living experience, with its residential character and proximity to essential amenities making it a desirable neighborhood in Norfolk.

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George Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.659508/1.3017648 or Grid Reference TG2311. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hills and Hollows, Mousehold Heath A wooded area on the edge of Mousehold Heath which looks like it might have been quarries or claypits at one time.
Hills and Hollows, Mousehold Heath
A wooded area on the edge of Mousehold Heath which looks like it might have been quarries or claypits at one time.
Woodland, Mousehold Heath A surviving fragment of open space now surrounded by suburban Norwich.
"In Tudor times, Mousehold Heath stretched as far north as South Walsham and was 22 miles round. The surviving remnant of the heath was given to Norwich City Council (then known as the local corporation) to look after on behalf of the citizens of Norwich in 1880." quoted from <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.norwich.gov.uk/info/20006/sports_parks_and_leisure/1534/about_mousehold_heath" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.norwich.gov.uk/info/20006/sports_parks_and_leisure/1534/about_mousehold_heath">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Woodland, Mousehold Heath
A surviving fragment of open space now surrounded by suburban Norwich. "In Tudor times, Mousehold Heath stretched as far north as South Walsham and was 22 miles round. The surviving remnant of the heath was given to Norwich City Council (then known as the local corporation) to look after on behalf of the citizens of Norwich in 1880." quoted from LinkExternal link
The Vinegar Pond, Mousehold Heath The pond gets its name from the occasional red algae bloom turning the water a vinegar like colour.  A long article about the pond and the heath is on <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.invisibleworks.co.uk/norwich-the-vinegar-pond/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.invisibleworks.co.uk/norwich-the-vinegar-pond/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Vinegar Pond, Mousehold Heath
The pond gets its name from the occasional red algae bloom turning the water a vinegar like colour. A long article about the pond and the heath is on LinkExternal link
Track on Mousehold Heath Mousehold Heath is an 88 hectare remnant of formerly extensive heathland which was given to Norwich City Council in 1880.
It is now surrounded by suburban development.
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.norwich.gov.uk/info/20006/sports_parks_and_leisure/1534/about_mousehold_heath" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.norwich.gov.uk/info/20006/sports_parks_and_leisure/1534/about_mousehold_heath">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Track on Mousehold Heath
Mousehold Heath is an 88 hectare remnant of formerly extensive heathland which was given to Norwich City Council in 1880. It is now surrounded by suburban development. LinkExternal link
The Rosebery, New Catton Light is rapidly fading on this December afternoon but the fine old Victorian pub looks inviting. It was formerly known as the Lord Rosebery, named after Archibald Primrose who was Liberal Prime Minister between 1894 and 1895.
The Rosebery, New Catton
Light is rapidly fading on this December afternoon but the fine old Victorian pub looks inviting. It was formerly known as the Lord Rosebery, named after Archibald Primrose who was Liberal Prime Minister between 1894 and 1895.
The Firs, Old Catton A very fine mid/late C18th house in five bays and three storeys. Rusticated lintels to the windows and good Ionic doorcase (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7454374">TG2311 : Detail of The Firs, Old Catton</a>). Grade II* listed.
The Firs, Old Catton
A very fine mid/late C18th house in five bays and three storeys. Rusticated lintels to the windows and good Ionic doorcase (TG2311 : Detail of The Firs, Old Catton). Grade II* listed.
Detail of The Firs, Old Catton Good Ionic doorcase to this house: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7454371">TG2311 : The Firs, Old Catton</a>.
Detail of The Firs, Old Catton
Good Ionic doorcase to this house: TG2311 : The Firs, Old Catton.
81 Spixworth Road, Old Catton A well-proportioned late C18th house in three bays and storeys with a good doorcase (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7454378">TG2311 : Detail of 81 Spixworth Road, Old Catton</a>). Grade II listed.
81 Spixworth Road, Old Catton
A well-proportioned late C18th house in three bays and storeys with a good doorcase (TG2311 : Detail of 81 Spixworth Road, Old Catton). Grade II listed.
Detail of 81 Spixworth Road, Old Catton Rather a grand Doric doorcase to this house: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7454376">TG2311 : 81 Spixworth Road, Old Catton</a>.
Detail of 81 Spixworth Road, Old Catton
Rather a grand Doric doorcase to this house: TG2311 : 81 Spixworth Road, Old Catton.
Police station, Sprowston On Wroxham Road. A period piece, 1950s neo-Georgian.
This may no longer be operational as police forces increasingly centralise facilities in order to keep costs down.
Police station, Sprowston
On Wroxham Road. A period piece, 1950s neo-Georgian. This may no longer be operational as police forces increasingly centralise facilities in order to keep costs down.
Alderford Terrace, Magdalen Road, Norwich Some early 19th century cottages along Magdalen Road, Norwich. An OS Map from the 1880s tells me this row is called Alderford Terrace but I am not sure if the name is still in use today.
Alderford Terrace, Magdalen Road, Norwich
Some early 19th century cottages along Magdalen Road, Norwich. An OS Map from the 1880s tells me this row is called Alderford Terrace but I am not sure if the name is still in use today.
The Dyers Arms, Magdalen Road, Norwich Sadly no longer a PH having closed around 2019. The former Dyers Arms has become a "health and wellbeing clinic". In 1986 the Norwich Society described it as an "unremarkable local".

<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.norfolkpubs.co.uk/norwich/gnorwich/ncgld.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.norfolkpubs.co.uk/norwich/gnorwich/ncgld.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Dyers Arms, Magdalen Road, Norwich
Sadly no longer a PH having closed around 2019. The former Dyers Arms has become a "health and wellbeing clinic". In 1986 the Norwich Society described it as an "unremarkable local". LinkExternal link
Christ Church, New Catton, Norwich A view across to Christ Church, New Catton in Norwich on a wet December morning. A rather striking church dating from 1842 and, apparently, pre-dating all of the housing which surrounds it. Simon Knott's excellent Norfolk Churches site seems to suggest it has a similarly striking mint green interior which I sadly did not get to see.

<span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/newcatton/newcatton.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/newcatton/newcatton.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Christ Church, New Catton, Norwich
A view across to Christ Church, New Catton in Norwich on a wet December morning. A rather striking church dating from 1842 and, apparently, pre-dating all of the housing which surrounds it. Simon Knott's excellent Norfolk Churches site seems to suggest it has a similarly striking mint green interior which I sadly did not get to see. LinkExternal link
Sewell Park, New Catton, Norwich The southern entrance to Sewell Park in New Catton. The handsome triangular drinking trough here can be seen on an OS Map from the late-19th century. A final stopping place before heading into the city centre perhaps.

A similarly handsome bronze plaque can be seen behind it describing how this open space was once used and loved by Philip Edward Sewell and is now dedicated to his memory.
Sewell Park, New Catton, Norwich
The southern entrance to Sewell Park in New Catton. The handsome triangular drinking trough here can be seen on an OS Map from the late-19th century. A final stopping place before heading into the city centre perhaps. A similarly handsome bronze plaque can be seen behind it describing how this open space was once used and loved by Philip Edward Sewell and is now dedicated to his memory.
Sewell Park Academy, Norwich As with many schools in Norfolk, this one has a long history of changing with the educational winds. It was opened in 1929 as Blyth Grammar School, it became a comprehensive school in 1971 and merged with Alderman Jex School to become Blyth-Jex School in 1972. In 2008, it became Sewell Park College and, in 2015, it became Sewell Park Academy. 

Apparently a whalebone, donated by a former student, stands in the grounds.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/166094">TG2310 : Whale's Jawbone Arch in the grounds of Blyth Jex School</a>
Sewell Park Academy, Norwich
As with many schools in Norfolk, this one has a long history of changing with the educational winds. It was opened in 1929 as Blyth Grammar School, it became a comprehensive school in 1971 and merged with Alderman Jex School to become Blyth-Jex School in 1972. In 2008, it became Sewell Park College and, in 2015, it became Sewell Park Academy. Apparently a whalebone, donated by a former student, stands in the grounds. TG2310 : Whale's Jawbone Arch in the grounds of Blyth Jex School
St Cuthbert, Sprowston, Norwich
St Cuthbert, Sprowston, Norwich
St Cuthbert, Sprowston, Norwich
St Cuthbert, Sprowston, Norwich
St Cuthbert, Sprowston, Norwich
St Cuthbert, Sprowston, Norwich
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George Hill is located at Grid Ref: TG2311 (Lat: 52.659508, Lng: 1.3017648)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Broadland

Police Authority: Norfolk

What 3 Words

///polite.begun.warm. Near Spixworth, Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.659508,1.3017648
Crossing
Crossing Island: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6576123/1.3072041
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 11:00
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Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar
Post Box Type: wall
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Ref: NR6 627
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Lat/Long: 52.6566181/1.303229
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 18:00; Sa 11:00
Note: Inside a gate wall
Operator: Royal Mail
Postal Code: NR6
Ref: NR6 628
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 11:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: pillar
Postal Code: NR6
Ref: NR6 633
Lat/Long: 52.6580043/1.3081965
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 11:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Postal Code: NR6
Ref: NR6 634
Lat/Long: 52.6591041/1.3014454
Bus Stop
The Woodman, adj
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Naptan Bearing: N
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Bus Stop
Lucerne Close, opp
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Bus Stop
Maids Head, adj
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Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: NRCH
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Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.658862/1.3014117
Bus Stop
George Hill, adj
Bench: no
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Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
Maids Head
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Bus Stop
Burma Road
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Naptan Locality: Old Catton
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Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: NRCH
Naptan Street: Spixworth Road
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
Lucerne Close, adj
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Bus Stop
Burma Road, adj
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Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: NRCH
Naptan Street: Spixworth Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.6624115/1.30378
Bus Stop
Parkland Road, adj
Alt Name: Old Catton- opp Woodman
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Naptan Indicator: adj
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Naptan NaptanCode: nfoajgpm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: NRCH
Naptan Street: Constitution Hill
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
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Traffic Calming: cushion
Lat/Long: 52.656078/1.305332
Traffic Signals
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Lat/Long: 52.6574377/1.3069753
Turning Circle
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Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
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Barrier: bollard
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 52.656372/1.304549
Barrier: bollard
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 52.658638/1.302523
Barrier: bollard
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 52.658497/1.303961
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
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Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.660861/1.305447
Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Barrier: lych_gate
Foot: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.6625722/1.2969236
Crossing
Lat/Long: 52.6614723/1.3001731
Traffic Calming: bump
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Traffic Calming: bump
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Parking
Fee: no
Parking: surface
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Traffic Calming: bump
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Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 52.6599559/1.3018056
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
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Crossing
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Waste Basket
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
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Entrance: main
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Entrance: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Material: wood
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Inscription: yes
Material: wood
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Old Catton
Colour: black
Man Made: village_sign
Material: metal
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Priority: equal
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Inscription: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.6630454/1.2973792
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: grey
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.662703/1.2971572
Description: WW2 Spigot mortar base (only the base remains visible I'm not sure of the exact location, it's just under the trees).
Historic: ruins
Military: spigot_mortar_base
Website: http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/record-details?MNF32541-Spigot-mortar-base-and-tank-trap&Index=29770&RecordCount=57339&SessionID=0c428c86-9fe8-468a-a5d9-91d6c6bec5ca
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 3
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Leisure: fitness_station
Lat/Long: 52.6624492/1.3019308
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Lat/Long: 52.6628714/1.299997
Location: indoor
Power: transformer
Transformer: distribution
Lat/Long: 52.6572642/1.3011238
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Lat/Long: 52.6611517/1.3037158
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On outside wall of Catton Recreation Ground Pavilion, facing the car park.
Emergency: defibrillator
Ref GB The Circuit: 1666632F-287E-459A-8F64-B04B00D91066
Lat/Long: 52.6622786/1.3021753
Leisure: pitch
Sport: table_tennis
Lat/Long: 52.6623191/1.3018276
Leisure: fitness_station
Lat/Long: 52.6625282/1.3020153
Leisure: fitness_station
Lat/Long: 52.6624907/1.3019966
Leisure: fitness_station
Lat/Long: 52.6624623/1.3019791
The Grange
Addr City: Norwich
Addr Housenumber: 62A
Addr Postcode: NR6 7NF
Addr Street: Spixworth Road
Building: yes
Shop: beauty
Website: https://thegrangenorwich.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 52.6564909/1.3016018
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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