Felthorpe

Civil Parish in Norfolk Broadland

England

Felthorpe

Old Milestone (south face) by the B1149, Holt Road, Felthorpe Parish Carved stone post by the B1149, in parish of FELTHORPE (BROADLAND District), Holt Road, opposite No. 24, on the verge, on West side of road. Norfolk County Council pillar, erected by an unknown authority in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6616348" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6616348">Link</a>.

Inscription reads:- : TO / HOLT / 7 / MILES : : FELTHORPE : : TO / NORWICH / 14 / MILES : 

Listed. 

Milestone Society National ID: NO_NH07.
Old Milestone (south face) by the B1149, Holt Road, Felthorpe Parish Credit: Alan Lake

Felthorpe is a civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north-west of the city of Norwich and covers an area of about 5 square miles. The parish is nestled in a rural setting surrounded by picturesque countryside and farmland.

The village of Felthorpe itself is small and charming, with a population of around 600 residents. It has a tight-knit community feel, with a range of amenities and facilities to cater to the needs of its inhabitants. These include a primary school, a village hall, a church, and a pub.

The landscape of Felthorpe is predominantly agricultural, with large expanses of fertile fields and rolling hills. The area is known for its scenic beauty, offering opportunities for countryside walks and outdoor activities. The village is also located close to several nature reserves, providing further opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Transport links to Felthorpe are relatively good, with the A1067 road passing through the village. This road connects Felthorpe to nearby towns and villages, as well as providing access to the city of Norwich. Public transportation in the area is limited, with a few bus services operating on selected routes.

Overall, Felthorpe is a peaceful and picturesque village in the heart of Norfolk's countryside. It offers a tranquil and rural lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of the amenities and attractions of nearby Norwich.

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Felthorpe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.715312/1.208739 or Grid Reference TG1617. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milestone (south face) by the B1149, Holt Road, Felthorpe Parish Carved stone post by the B1149, in parish of FELTHORPE (BROADLAND District), Holt Road, opposite No. 24, on the verge, on West side of road. Norfolk County Council pillar, erected by an unknown authority in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6616348" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6616348">Link</a>.

Inscription reads:- : TO / HOLT / 7 / MILES : : FELTHORPE : : TO / NORWICH / 14 / MILES : 

Listed. 

Milestone Society National ID: NO_NH07.
Old Milestone (south face) by the B1149, Holt Road, Felthorpe Parish
Carved stone post by the B1149, in parish of FELTHORPE (BROADLAND District), Holt Road, opposite No. 24, on the verge, on West side of road. Norfolk County Council pillar, erected by an unknown authority in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here Link. Inscription reads:- : TO / HOLT / 7 / MILES : : FELTHORPE : : TO / NORWICH / 14 / MILES : Listed. Milestone Society National ID: NO_NH07.
Old Milepost by the B1149, north of Horsford, Felthorpe parish Concrete post by the B1149, in parish of Felthorpe (Broadland District), 10m North of pull-in/lay-by, on the verge overgrown by brambles and backed by woodland, on West side of road. NCC concrete, erected by the County Council in the 19th/20th century. 

Inscription reads:-
: TO / HOLT / 15 / MILES : : NCC / MAIN ROAD : : FELTHORPE : : TO / NORWICH / 6 / MILES :
Carved benchmark recorded.

Norfolk HER.
NHER Number: 56448 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MNF62856&resourceID=1002" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MNF62856&resourceID=1002">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>

Milestone Society National ID: NO_NH06
Old Milepost by the B1149, north of Horsford, Felthorpe parish
Concrete post by the B1149, in parish of Felthorpe (Broadland District), 10m North of pull-in/lay-by, on the verge overgrown by brambles and backed by woodland, on West side of road. NCC concrete, erected by the County Council in the 19th/20th century. Inscription reads:- : TO / HOLT / 15 / MILES : : NCC / MAIN ROAD : : FELTHORPE : : TO / NORWICH / 6 / MILES : Carved benchmark recorded. Norfolk HER. NHER Number: 56448 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: NO_NH06
Horsford Woods Popular woodland for walking.
Horsford Woods
Popular woodland for walking.
Short -Thorn Road Approaching the B1149 Holt Road
Short -Thorn Road
Approaching the B1149 Holt Road
Short -Thorn Road Approaching the B1149 Holt Road
Short -Thorn Road
Approaching the B1149 Holt Road
B1149 Holt Road Looking towards Short-Thorn Road at the junction with Short-Thorn Road
B1149 Holt Road
Looking towards Short-Thorn Road at the junction with Short-Thorn Road
Road signs on the B1149 Holt Road At the junction with Short-Thorn Road
Road signs on the B1149 Holt Road
At the junction with Short-Thorn Road
Stratton Strawless sign On Short-Thorn Road near the junction with the B1149 Holt Road
Stratton Strawless sign
On Short-Thorn Road near the junction with the B1149 Holt Road
Short -Thorn Road sign At the junction with the B1149 Holt Road
Short -Thorn Road sign
At the junction with the B1149 Holt Road
B1149 Holt Road Looking towards Horsford at the junction with Short-Thorn Road
B1149 Holt Road
Looking towards Horsford at the junction with Short-Thorn Road
Roadsigns on the B1149 Holt Road At the junction with Short-Thorn Road
Roadsigns on the B1149 Holt Road
At the junction with Short-Thorn Road
B1149 Holt Road Looking towards Haveringland Road
B1149 Holt Road
Looking towards Haveringland Road
Short -Thorn Road <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felthorpe" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felthorpe">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>
Short -Thorn Road
Short -Thorn Road Approaching the B1149 Holt Road
Short -Thorn Road
Approaching the B1149 Holt Road
Short -Thorn Road, Felthorpe Approaching the B1149 Holt Road
Short -Thorn Road, Felthorpe
Approaching the B1149 Holt Road
The entrance to Felthorpe Forest Nursery Off Short-Thorn Road
The entrance to Felthorpe Forest Nursery
Off Short-Thorn Road
Felthorpe Forest Nursery sign Off Short-Thorn Road
Felthorpe Forest Nursery sign
Off Short-Thorn Road
The entrance to Felthorpe Forest Nursery Off Short-Thorn Road
The entrance to Felthorpe Forest Nursery
Off Short-Thorn Road
Show me another place!

Felthorpe is located at Grid Ref: TG1617 (Lat: 52.715312, Lng: 1.208739)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Broadland

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.715312,1.208739
Felthorpe
Place: village
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 52.7161556/1.2078538
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Mariners Arms, adj
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Mariners Arms, opp
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Bus Stop
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Lat/Long: 52.7142665/1.2023891
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.7148421/1.2020625
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.7159475/1.2067345
Building: house
Building Levels: 1
Height: 4
Roof Height: 2
Lat/Long: 52.7169971/1.2154852
Public Bookcase
Booth: K6
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 52.7162249/1.2071257
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 09:15
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: NR10 1035
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.71625/1.207183
Note: way continues
Lat/Long: 52.7189774/1.2098925
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.7185955/1.2115124
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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