Towns & cities · East of England
Fordham
Fordham — village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fordham, you can take a train to Downham Market, which is approximately 3.8 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Fordham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 9 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 65 people. Address: PE38. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk". Coordinates: 52.5712°, 0.3831°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Fordham is a small village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. Fordham is located 2.2 miles (3.5 km) north of Downham Market and 39 miles (63 km) west of Norwich, located along the A10 between London and King's Lynn and close to the confluence of the River Wissey and River Great Ouse.
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Background
History
Fordham's name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and derives from the Old English for a village or homestead close to a ford, likely across the River Great Ouse. The parish of Fordham has been the site of discovery for several significant Bronze Age artefacts, including a hammer, a decorated sword and a socketed axehead. In the Domesday Book, Fordham is listed as a settlement of 22 households in the hundred of Clackclose. In 1086, the village was divided between the East Anglian estates of St Benedict's Abbey, Ralph Baynard, Henry de Ferrers, Reginald, son of Ivo and the Abbey of St Etheldreda, Ely. Snore Hall dates from the Medieval period and was originally built as a timber-framed, fortified…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5712, 0.3831
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Fordham
- Postcode
- PE38
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Population
- 65
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q607157 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fordham, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary, Fordham, Norfolk - geograph.org.uk - 1449351.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Mary's Church, Fordham
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Hilgay
Villages · 1.4 km
Hilgay Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Kett's Oak
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Hilgay War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
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Ryston Hall
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Denver Windmill
Mills · 1.9 km
Denver Windmill
Windmills · 1.9 km
Denver and District War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Denver War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Denver
Villages · 1.9 km
Denver, Norfolk
Museums · 1.9 km
Fordham is a village in Norfolk, located in the London region, with a population of 65. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 65
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- South West Norfolk
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Hilgay War Memorial
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fordham?
- Fordham is in Norfolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE38), in the parish of Fordham.
- What is Fordham?
- Fordham — village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk.
- How do I get to Fordham?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE38.
- Is Fordham free to visit?
- Yes, Fordham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fordham?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE38.