Museums · East of England
Sprowston
In or near Norwich.
Sprowston — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
Ian Robertson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich · 3.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sprowston is a museum in england-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Sprowston is a museum located in the East of England. It showcases local history and culture, providing insights into the region's heritage. The museum features various exhibits that reflect the historical significance of Sprowston and its surroundings.
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Background
History
Sprowston was recorded as Sprowestuna in the Domesday Book of 1086. The name is Anglo-Saxon and means "the settlement belonging to Sprow"; it is derived from the OE Sprow and tun (enclosure, settlement or farm). By 1186, one Manor was held by the Mounteney family, on behalf of Sir Richard de Luci, who kept it for some 250 years; the other, held by the de Sproustons and then the Aslakes, was owned by the Bishop of Norwich. In 1545, the Jermy family granted Mounteney Manor to John Corbet. During Kett's rebellion in 1549, the house was broken into and looted. The army of Robert Kett encamped on nearby Mousehold Heath. The first Sprowston Hall was built in 1560. The Aslakes Manor passed to an…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6561, 1.3211
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Sprowston
- Postcode
- NR7 8NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Norwich North
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Sprowston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sprowston?
- Sprowston is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR7 8NA), in the parish of Sprowston.
- What is Sprowston?
- Sprowston — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sprowston?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR7 8NA.
- How do I get to Sprowston?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR7 8NA.