Towns & cities · East of England
Melton Constable
Melton Constable — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holt · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Melton Constable, the nearest railway station is Holt, located 8.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Melton Constable is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 7 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 518 people. Address: NR24. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8573°, 1.0329°.
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Summary from the official site
Melton Constable features the ruins of the medieval village of Burgh Parva and St. Mary's Church, which has remnants dating back to the 11th or 12th centuries. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the site, including various archaeological finds from different periods, such as Iron Age and medieval artifacts.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Melton Constable is a village and civil parish in the North Norfolk district of the county of Norfolk, England. It covers an area of 6.96 km2 (2.69 sq mi) and had a population of 518 in 225 households at the 2001 census. The population had increased to 618 at the 2011 Census. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of North Norfolk. The village sits on fairly high ground south-west of Holt.
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Background
History
The place-name Melton Constable is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Maeltuna. This may mean either 'middle town' or 'mill town'. There is a reference to 'Constabularius de Melton' in 1197, as the land was held by the constable of the bishop of Norwich.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.8573, 1.0329
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Melton Constable
- Postcode
- NR24
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Population
- 518
- Nearest railway station
- Holt — 8.3 km
- Official site
- www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2174070 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Melton Constable (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Peter, Melton Constable, Norfolk - geograph.org.uk - 319724.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Melton Constable Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Melton Constable Welcome Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Melton Constable - A Railway Village
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Coat of Arms of Lord Hastings
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Melton Constable War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Saint Mary's
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Bellevue Tower
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Briningham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.3 km
Briningham
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
Pigg's Grave
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Pineview
Campsites · 1.7 km
Melton Constable Hall
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Melton Constable is a town in Norfolk, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 518. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 518
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- North Norfolk
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Things to see in Melton Constable
22 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Melton Constable →
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Hindolveston Disused Railway Station
Hindolveston Disused Railway Station — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · East of England
Hindolveston Windmill (ruined)
Hindolveston Windmill (ruined) — a windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Saint Mary's
Saint Mary's — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Saint George's Church
Saint George's Church — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · East of England
Old Post Office
Old Post Office — a gallery in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Melton Constable Hall
Melton Constable Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hindolveston War Memorial
Hindolveston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Melton Constable War Memorial
Melton Constable War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bellevue Tower
Bellevue Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Melton Constable Village Sign
Melton Constable Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Hindolveston Village Sign
Hindolveston Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Fulmodeston Village Sign
Fulmodeston Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Swanton Novers Village Sign
Swanton Novers Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Melton Constable Welcome Sign
Melton Constable Welcome Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Coat of Arms of Lord Hastings
Coat of Arms of Lord Hastings — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Melton Constable - A Railway Village
Melton Constable - A Railway Village — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · East of England
Pigg's Grave
Pigg's Grave — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Saint John the Baptist
Saint John the Baptist — archaeological in england east midlands.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Saint Mary
Saint Mary — archaeological in england east midlands.
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Melton Constable Village Sign
Melton Constable Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Melton Constable Welcome Sign
Melton Constable Welcome Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Melton Constable - A Railway Village
Melton Constable - A Railway Village — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Coat of Arms of Lord Hastings
Coat of Arms of Lord Hastings — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Melton Constable War Memorial
Melton Constable War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Saint Mary's
Saint Mary's — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Melton Constable
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
The Old Brick Kilns
The Old Brick Kilns — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
The Old Brick Kilns Caravan & Camping Park
The Old Brick Kilns Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
White Horse Public House
White Horse Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Oxford Stores Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Melton Constable?
- Melton Constable is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR24), in the parish of Melton Constable.
- What is Melton Constable?
- Melton Constable — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Melton Constable?
- The nearest railway station is Holt, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR24.
- Is Melton Constable a protected site?
- Yes — Melton Constable is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Melton Constable free to visit?
- Yes, Melton Constable is free to enter.
- How do I get to Melton Constable?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR24. It sits within the North Norfolk parliamentary constituency.