Towns & cities · East of England
Ashill
Ashill — village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Ashill is located in Norfolk, with the postcode IP25. Entry to the town is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, so please plan your visit accordingly.
About
Ashill is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 12 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,411 people. Address: IP25. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk". Coordinates: 52.6027°, 0.7822°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ashill (pronounced Ash–ill) is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is between Watton and Swaffham.
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Background
History
The name Ashill derives from the Old English words æsc and lēah, meaning "ash-tree wood"; it was recorded in the Domesday Book as Asscelea. In 1086, Ashill was listed in the hundred of Wayland and had a recorded population of 44 households. Panworth Ditch, also known as Devil's Dyke, is a linear earthwork on Ashill Common. Norfolk Heritage Explorer describes it as being of uncertain date, possibly Iron Age, Roman or Early Saxon. Historic England lists Devil's Dyke, Ashill, as a scheduled monument. The village centre includes a green and pond; according to a local history account, drovers travelling to Swaffham market stayed overnight on the green while their cattle grazed and drank from the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6027, 0.7822
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Ashill
- Postcode
- IP25
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Population
- 1,411
- Official site
- www.ashill.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q943542 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ashill, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The church of St Nicholas - geograph.org.uk - 707440.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Nicholas
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Ashill Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
Beech Lodge
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
Brick Kiln Farm
Campsites · 1.1 km
?Harp's Hall Moat
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Houghton on the Hill
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Lowe
Caravan parks · 2.2 km
Saham-Toney Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.6 km
South Pickenham
Villages · 2.8 km
South Pickenham Village Pump
Public art & sculpture · 2.9 km
Saham Mere
Lakes · 2.9 km
Holme Hale
Villages · 3.2 km
Ashill is a village in Norfolk, located in the East of England, with a population of 1,411. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,411
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Ashill
46 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ashill →
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas — Grade I listed church in Ashill, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Oakleigh House
Oakleigh House — house in Swaffham, Breckland, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Settlement Stone
Settlement Stone is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
Swaffham Cemetery
Swaffham Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Swaffham War Memorial
Swaffham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
?Harp's Hall Moat
?Harp's Hall Moat — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
St. Guthlac's Chapel (site of)
St. Guthlac's Chapel (site of) — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Saham Toney Camp
Saham Toney Camp — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Swaffham Heritage
Swaffham Heritage — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Galleries · East of England
Geallery Iceni
Geallery Iceni — a gallery in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · East of England
George Hotel, Swaffham
George Hotel, Swaffham — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Necton War Memorial
Necton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Sporle War Memorial
Sporle War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Holme Hale War Memorial
Holme Hale War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Swaffham Town Sign
Swaffham Town Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Saham-Toney Village Sign
Saham-Toney Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
PAECC INGA HAM
PAECC INGA HAM — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Holme Hale Village Sign
Holme Hale Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Ashill Village Sign
Ashill Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
South Pickenham Village Pump
South Pickenham Village Pump — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Sporle Village Sign
Sporle Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Necton Village Sign
Necton Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Swan's Nest Village Sign
Swan's Nest Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas — Grade I listed church in Ashill, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Ashill Village Sign
Ashill Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
?Harp's Hall Moat
?Harp's Hall Moat — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Houghton on the Hill
Houghton on the Hill — a UK vineyard in england east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Ashill
Places to stay
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📷 5📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House
Swaffham Kebab & Pizza House — a restaurant in england east.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Griffin Hotel, Attleborough
Griffin Hotel, Attleborough in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Railway Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Wong's Taste of China
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Green Dragon Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashill?
- Ashill is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP25), in the parish of Ashill.
- What is Ashill?
- Ashill — village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk.
- How do I get to Ashill?
- Drivers can use postcode IP25.
- Is Ashill a protected site?
- Yes — Ashill is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ashill free to visit?
- Yes, Ashill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP25. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.