Hillington

Civil Parish in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Hillington

Church of St. Mary, Hillington <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1306957?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1306957?section=official-list-entry">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>
Church of St. Mary, Hillington Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Hillington is a civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, in the East of England. It is situated approximately 3 miles south of the town of King's Lynn and covers an area of around 7 square miles. The parish is predominantly rural in nature, characterized by farmland, woodlands, and small villages.

Hillington is home to a population of around 500 residents, who mainly reside in the village of Hillington itself. The village features a mix of traditional Norfolk cottages, modern homes, and amenities such as a village hall and a church.

The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The area is also known for its wildlife, including various bird species and small mammals.

Hillington has a strong sense of community, with local events and activities organized throughout the year. The parish is well-connected by road, with easy access to nearby towns and cities such as King's Lynn and Norwich. Overall, Hillington offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for those looking to enjoy rural village life in Norfolk.

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Hillington Images

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Church of St. Mary, Hillington <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1306957?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1306957?section=official-list-entry">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>
Church of St. Mary, Hillington
Church of St. Mary, Flitcham <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1168565?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1168565?section=official-list-entry">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>
Church of St. Mary, Flitcham
Cemetery at Flitcham
Cemetery at Flitcham
Track by the churchyard, Flitcham
Track by the churchyard, Flitcham
St. Mary's church, Flitcham A once much larger church dating from the eleventh century with fourteenth century additions <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1168565?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1168565?section=official-list-entry">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>
St. Mary's church, Flitcham
A once much larger church dating from the eleventh century with fourteenth century additions LinkExternal link
St. Mary's church, Flitcham Norman tower and ruined fourteenth century south transept <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1168565?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1168565?section=official-list-entry">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>
St. Mary's church, Flitcham
Norman tower and ruined fourteenth century south transept LinkExternal link
Grass field and woodland, Flitcham
Grass field and woodland, Flitcham
11-15 Lynn Road Pairs of historic cottages on the main road
11-15 Lynn Road
Pairs of historic cottages on the main road
St Mary, Flitcham: churchyard (1)
St Mary, Flitcham: churchyard (1)
St Mary, Hillington: churchyard (1)
St Mary, Hillington: churchyard (1)
St Mary, Hillington: churchyard (2)
St Mary, Hillington: churchyard (2)
St Mary, Hillington: churchyard (3)
St Mary, Hillington: churchyard (3)
St Mary, Flitcham: late September 2023
St Mary, Flitcham: late September 2023
St Mary, Flitcham: graves in the churchyard
St Mary, Flitcham: graves in the churchyard
St Mary, Flitcham: south door
St Mary, Flitcham: south door
St Mary, Flitcham: flowers in the porch
St Mary, Flitcham: flowers in the porch
St Mary, Flitcham: CWGC grave (I) For the service record of Private Arthur Bridges see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2802754/arthur-bridges/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2802754/arthur-bridges/">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>
St Mary, Flitcham: CWGC grave (I)
For the service record of Private Arthur Bridges see LinkExternal link
St Mary, Flitcham: CWGC grave (II) For the service record of Private Allen Bridges see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2802753/allen-bridges/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2802753/allen-bridges/">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>
St Mary, Flitcham: CWGC grave (II)
For the service record of Private Allen Bridges see LinkExternal link
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Hillington is located at Grid Ref: TF7325 (Lat: 52.79744, Lng: 0.569073)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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