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Cawston
Cawston — village and civil parish in Norfolk, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aylsham · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cawston is located in the East Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Aylsham, which is 6.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Cawston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 17 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 1,616 people. Address: NR10. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Norfolk, England". Coordinates: 52.7670°, 1.1670°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Cawston is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. Cawston is located three miles south-west of Aylsham and nine miles north of Norwich.
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Background
History
Cawston's name is of combined Anglo-Saxon and Viking origin and derives from the Old English for a Viking named Kalfr's settlement. In the Domesday Book of 1086, Cawston was recorded as being a settlement of 26 households in the hundred of South Erpingham. In 1086, the village was divided between the estates of King William I and William de Warenne. Cawston was the scene of Norfolk's last duel, which occurred illegally in August 1698 between Sir Henry Hobart of Blickling Hall and Oliver Le Neve of Great Witchingham. The duel was fought with swords and ended with the fatal wounding of Hobart, resulting in Le Neve fleeing to the Netherlands. Today, a memorial stone to the duel is maintained…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7670, 1.1670
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Cawston
- Postcode
- NR10
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Population
- 1,616
- Nearest railway station
- Aylsham — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1820102 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cawston, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Agnes, Cawston, Norfolk - geograph.org.uk - 321247.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cawston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Cawston Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
High Street
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Martintole Farm
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
The Dueling Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
St Michael the Archangel's Church, Booton
Historic churches · 1.8 km
St Nicholas' Church, Brandiston
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Moat Island Glamping
Campsites · 2.4 km
Charmbeck Park
Caravan parks · 2.5 km
Booton Common
Forests & woodlands · 2.6 km
Guton
Vineyards · 2.7 km
Cawston Water Tower
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Cawston is a town in Norfolk, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 1,616. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,616
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
Things to see in Cawston
9 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Cawston →
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
High Street
High Street is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
St Nicholas' Church, Brandiston
St Nicholas' Church, Brandiston — church in Brandiston, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Dueling Stone
The Dueling Stone is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Cawston War Memorial
Cawston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Cawston Village Sign
Cawston Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Cawston Water Tower
Cawston Water Tower — a water tower in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Moat Island Glamping
Moat Island Glamping — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Martintole Farm
Martintole Farm — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Charmbeck Park
Charmbeck Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Cawston War Memorial
Cawston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Cawston Village Sign
Cawston Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
High Street
High Street is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Martintole Farm
Martintole Farm — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Dueling Stone
The Dueling Stone is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · East of England
St Michael the Archangel's Church, Booton
St Michael the Archangel's Church, Booton — church in Booton, Norfolk, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Cawston
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Martintole Farm
Martintole Farm — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Moat Island Glamping
Moat Island Glamping — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Charmbeck Park
Charmbeck Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Whitwell and Reepham Railway Camping
Whitwell and Reepham Railway Camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Buckinghamshire Arms Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Saracen's Head
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Black Boys Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Recruiting Sergeant Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cawston?
- Cawston is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR10), in the parish of Cawston.
- What is Cawston?
- Cawston — village and civil parish in Norfolk, England.
- How do I get to Cawston?
- The nearest railway station is Aylsham, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR10.
- Is Cawston a protected site?
- Yes — Cawston is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cawston free to visit?
- Yes, Cawston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cawston?
- The nearest railway station is Aylsham, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR10.