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Thurning
Thurning — village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk and district of North Norfolk.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Thurning is located in North Norfolk, with the postcode NR20. Entry to the town is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, so it may be advisable to check local transport options if you plan to visit.
About
Thurning is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 6 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 70 people. Address: NR20. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk and district of North Norfolk". Coordinates: 52.8234°, 1.0870°.
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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
Thurning is a small dispersed village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk and district of North Norfolk, near the border with Broadland. The population at the 2011 Census remained less than 100 and is recorded together with the neighbouring civil parish of Hindolveston.
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Background
History
At the time of the Domesday Book (1086), Thurning was recorded as 'Tyrninga', i.e. "Tyrnings" (pl.), signifying "the place of the followers or kin-group of Tyrn", typical of the earlier, immigration phase of Angle-Saxon settlements. Charles Parkin translates its findings from the Latin: In 1659, Peter Elwin of Thurning (1623–1695) married Anne Rolfe, the elder daughter of Thomas Rolfe, who was the son of John Rolfe and his wife Pocahontas. John Rolfe was originally from Heacham in Norfolk, and his granddaughter Anne was brought up there. Parish registers survive only from the early 18th century. Registers deposited in the Norfolk Record Office are for baptisms (1707, 1715–2006), marriages…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8234, 1.0870
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Thurning
- Postcode
- NR20
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Population
- 70
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1875545 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Thurning, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: S Andrew, Thurning, Norfolk - geograph.org.uk - 308718.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Thurning is a small village located in Norfolk, within the East Midlands region, with a population of 70. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 70
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
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Things to see in Thurning
4 attractions within 12 km.
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Reepham Road Bridge
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Thurning Village Sign
Thurning Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Thurning Village Sign
Thurning Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Reepham Road Bridge
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Wood Dalling Village Sign
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Wood Dalling
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Where to eat & stay near Thurning
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thurning?
- Thurning is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR20), in the parish of Thurning.
- What is Thurning?
- Thurning — village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk and district of North Norfolk.
- How do I get to Thurning?
- Drivers can use postcode NR20.
- Is Thurning a protected site?
- Yes — Thurning is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Thurning free to visit?
- Yes, Thurning is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thurning?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20. It sits within the Broadland and Fakenham parliamentary constituency.