Norton Hill

Settlement in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Norton Hill

Snettisham railway station (site), Norfolk Opened in 1862 by the Lynn & Hunstanton Railway, later part of the Great Eastern Railway, this station closed in 1969.
View south west towards the forecourt, centre left. The former goods shed is to  the right. Both have been incorporated into a housing development. The double track railway was behind the station building and there were two parallel platforms, one towards Hunstanton (right) and one towards King's Lynn (left).
Snettisham railway station (site), Norfolk Credit: Nigel Thompson

Norton Hill is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated in the picturesque countryside, it is part of the South Norfolk district. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, green pastures, and charming farmland, providing a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents.

Norton Hill has a rich history, with evidence of settlements dating back to the Roman era. The village retains its traditional character, with a cluster of quaint cottages and a beautiful church at its center. St. Mary's Church, built in the 14th century, is a notable architectural landmark in the area.

Despite its small size, Norton Hill has a close-knit community that takes pride in its heritage. Local events and activities are organized throughout the year, fostering a sense of togetherness among the residents. The village also has a primary school, providing education to the children in the area.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. There are numerous walking trails and cycling routes that allow residents and visitors to explore the stunning natural beauty of the Norfolk countryside. The village is also conveniently located near the Norfolk Broads, a network of rivers and lakes, offering boating and fishing opportunities.

Although Norton Hill may be considered a quiet and peaceful village, it is well-connected to larger towns and cities in the region. The nearby market town of Diss provides essential amenities and services, while Norwich, the county's capital, is easily accessible by road and offers a wider range of facilities and cultural attractions.

Overall, Norton Hill offers its residents a serene rural lifestyle, with a strong sense of community and a wealth of natural beauty waiting to be explored.

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Norton Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.880038/0.50182392 or Grid Reference TF6834. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Snettisham railway station (site), Norfolk Opened in 1862 by the Lynn & Hunstanton Railway, later part of the Great Eastern Railway, this station closed in 1969.
View south west towards the forecourt, centre left. The former goods shed is to  the right. Both have been incorporated into a housing development. The double track railway was behind the station building and there were two parallel platforms, one towards Hunstanton (right) and one towards King's Lynn (left).
Snettisham railway station (site), Norfolk
Opened in 1862 by the Lynn & Hunstanton Railway, later part of the Great Eastern Railway, this station closed in 1969. View south west towards the forecourt, centre left. The former goods shed is to the right. Both have been incorporated into a housing development. The double track railway was behind the station building and there were two parallel platforms, one towards Hunstanton (right) and one towards King's Lynn (left).
St Mary's church in Snettisham, Norfolk
St Mary's church in Snettisham, Norfolk
The Rose & Crown
The Rose & Crown
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church
Station Road
Station Road
Station Road
Station Road
Old Milestone by B1440, by No.122 The Milestone is located on the verge on the East of the road.  Parish of Ingoldisthorpe (Kings Lynn and West Norfolk District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Lynn metal number design, erected in the 19th Century. Large piece of stone missing LHS exposing '1' and lead fixing. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6044153" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6044153">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-  10  

Milestone Society National ID: NO_KLW10
Old Milestone by B1440, by No.122
The Milestone is located on the verge on the East of the road.  Parish of Ingoldisthorpe (Kings Lynn and West Norfolk District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Lynn metal number design, erected in the 19th Century. Large piece of stone missing LHS exposing '1' and lead fixing. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- 10 Milestone Society National ID: NO_KLW10
Old Milestone by B1440, 25yds North of Suffolk House The Milestone is located against carrstone & brick wall, in pavement on the West of the road.  Parish of Snettisham (Kings Lynn and West Norfolk District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Lynn metal number design, erected in the 19th Century. Stone v. eroded, metal numbers proud by 3.5cm. An earlier photograph can be found here: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6050437" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6050437">Link</a> 

Inscription reads:-  11  

Milestone Society National ID: NO_KLW11
Old Milestone by B1440, 25yds North of Suffolk House
The Milestone is located against carrstone & brick wall, in pavement on the West of the road.  Parish of Snettisham (Kings Lynn and West Norfolk District). Metal plate attached to stone post, Lynn metal number design, erected in the 19th Century. Stone v. eroded, metal numbers proud by 3.5cm. An earlier photograph can be found here: Link  Inscription reads:- 11 Milestone Society National ID: NO_KLW11
Rush hour in Snettisham
Rush hour in Snettisham
St Michael & All Angels, Ingoldisthorpe: late September 2023
St Michael & All Angels, Ingoldisthorpe: late September 2023
St Mary, Snettisham: churchyard (1)
St Mary, Snettisham: churchyard (1)
Delightful post box topper in Alma Road
Delightful post box topper in Alma Road
Looking west-southwest in Alma Road
Looking west-southwest in Alma Road
St Mary, Snettisham: churchyard (2)
St Mary, Snettisham: churchyard (2)
St Mary, Snettisham: churchyard (3)
St Mary, Snettisham: churchyard (3)
St Mary, Snettisham: churchyard (4)
St Mary, Snettisham: churchyard (4)
St Mary, Snettisham: churchyard (5)
St Mary, Snettisham: churchyard (5)
St Mary, Snettisham: churchyard (6)
St Mary, Snettisham: churchyard (6)
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Norton Hill is located at Grid Ref: TF6834 (Lat: 52.880038, Lng: 0.50182392)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.880038,0.50182392
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.8792068/0.5026728
Fixme: Does a Public Footpath head N from here?
Note: Definitive Statement and historic OS 1:25 suggests Snettisham FP 9 ends here
Lat/Long: 52.8780202/0.5053482
Bus Stop
Grapes, adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900S292
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Grapes
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Grapes Public House
Naptan Locality: Snettisham
Naptan NaptanCode: nfodtjpw
Naptan Street: Lynn Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.8794404/0.5023983
Bus Stop
Grapes, opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900S293
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Grapes
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Grapes Public House
Naptan Locality: Snettisham
Naptan NaptanCode: nfodtjta
Naptan Street: Lynn Road
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.8794193/0.5025457
Bus Stop
Strickland Close, adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900S0104
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Strickland Close
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Locality: Snettisham
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogtgwg
Naptan Street: Strickland Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.87625/0.5006094
Bus Stop
Strickland Close, opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900S0105
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Strickland Close
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Locality: Snettisham
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogtgwj
Naptan Street: Strickland Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.8764026/0.5006182
Fixme: Does a Public Footpath head S from here?
Note: Definitive Statement and historic OS 1:25 suggests Snettisham FP 9 starts here
Lat/Long: 52.8794962/0.5049539
Torc Books
Addr Street: Hall Road
Shop: books
Lat/Long: 52.8790635/0.5031918
Pharmacy
Lat/Long: 52.8791671/0.5025199
The Norfolk Hospice
Addr Housenumber: 41
Addr Postcode: PE31 7LR
Addr Street: Lynn Road
Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Opening Hours Url: https://www.norfolkhospice.org.uk/pages/our-shops/our-shop-locations.php
Phone: +44 1485543250
Shop: charity
Website: https://www.norfolkhospice.org.uk/pages/our-shops/our-shop-locations.php
Lat/Long: 52.8791279/0.5025574
Office: financial
Lat/Long: 52.8790631/0.5026218
Cutting Crew
Addr Housenumber: 45
Addr Postcode: PE31 7LR
Addr Street: Lynn Road
Phone: +44 1485541289
Shop: hairdresser
Wikidata: Q26445880
Lat/Long: 52.8789417/0.5027264
Home Farm
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 52.8804301/0.4966765
Hall Farm
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 52.8809263/0.5067265
Norton Hill
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 52.8825797/0.5024515
The Queen Victoria
Phone: +44 1485541344
Tourism: camp_site
Lat/Long: 52.8802446/0.5011032
Snettisham
Place: village
Postal Code: PE31
Website: http://www.norfolk-on-line.co.uk/snettisham/pages/index.php
Wikidata: Q999768
Wikipedia: en:Snettisham
Lat/Long: 52.8763478/0.5018936
Parking
Lat/Long: 52.8792345/0.5052167
Description: Tall stone wheel cross atop a square engraved base, within railings.
Historic: memorial
Inscription: This Monument was Erected by Public Subscriptions in Memory of the Men From This Parish Who Sacrificed Their Lives in the Great War 1914-1918 (44 mens names engraved) and 1939-1945 (15 mens names engraved).
Memorial: war_memorial
Website: https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/138730/
Lat/Long: 52.8792274/0.5027818
Bench
Backrest: yes
Inscription: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 52.8796403/0.5025199
Bench
Snettisham
Artwork Type: print
Backrest: yes
Inscription: The Snettisham Treasure / St Mary's Church / The Common / Sailing from the beach
Man Made: village_sign
Material: wood;metal
Seats: 15
Tourism: artwork
Lat/Long: 52.8795918/0.5024408
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.8796662/0.5023174
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.8800758/0.5017463
Barrier: bollard
Bollard: fixed
Material: concrete
Lat/Long: 52.8784378/0.4997121
Access: yes
Motor Vehicle: no
Note: see Note 2678199 for further detail.
Lat/Long: 52.8786249/0.5031804
Place Of Worship
The Salvation Army - Snettisham
Addr City: Snettisham
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: PE31 7NY
Addr Street: Alma Road
Denomination: salvation_army
Email: Snettisham@salvationarmy.org.uk
Phone: 01485545933
Religion: christian
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/snettisham
Lat/Long: 52.8795295/0.4999343
Public Bookcase
Book Swap
Booth: K6
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 52.8794584/0.5025788
Leisure: playground
Lat/Long: 52.8774755/0.4995526
Cafe
The Old Store
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housename: Pedlars Mews
Addr Housenumber: 5
Addr Parentstreet: School Road
Addr Postcode: PE31 7XQ
Addr Street: Pedlars Mews
Addr Village: Snettisham
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Fhrs Id: 1384424
Opening Hours: We-Sa 8:00-15:00,17:30-22:30; Su 9:00-15:00
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Website: https://www.theoldstorenorfolk.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 52.8788442/0.5031603
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.8769682/0.498255
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.8766039/0.4979886
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.8771998/0.4982417
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.8791205/0.4992689
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