Towns & cities · East of England
Poringland
Poringland — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Poringland is located in South Norfolk, with the postcode NR14 7LE. The nearest railway station is Norwich, which is 7.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Poringland is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 6 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 3,261 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5655°, 1.3503°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Poringland is a village in the South Norfolk district of Norfolk, England. It lies 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Norwich city centre and 10 miles (16 km) north of Bungay. Its population has rapidly grown in the past 50 years. It covers an area of 6.32 km2 (2.44 sq mi) and had a population of 3,261 living in 1,403 households at the 2001 census, the population increasing to 3,802 at the 2011 Census.
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Background
History
Poringland was previously also known as both East Poringland and Great Poringland, and was part of the ancient Hundred of Henstead. The place name Poringland is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Porringhelanda', the meaning of which is uncertain. Some believe the name derives from 'Poor spring land', because it has poor soil, containing much clay. The church of Poringland All Saints is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk. The village sign, which stands close to the church and the village pond, depicts the artist John Crome, founder of the Norwich School of artists, working on his famous painting 'The Poringland Oak'. Cromes Oak Close in the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5655, 1.3503
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Poringland
- Postcode
- NR14 7LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Population
- 3,261
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2089640 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Poringland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Poringland-g3.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Poringland is a village located in Norfolk, within the East of England region, with a population of 3,261. Our guide lists 0 nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,261
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- South Norfolk
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poringland?
- Poringland is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR14 7LE), in the parish of Poringland.
- What is Poringland?
- Poringland — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Poringland?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR14 7LE.
- Is Poringland free to visit?
- Yes, Poringland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Poringland?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR14 7LE.