Santon, Norfolk
Santon is a depopulated village located near Santon Downham in Norfolk, England.[1][2] Moated earthworks and other remains of the medieval village are a scheduled monument.[1]
| Santon | |
|---|---|
 All Saints' church in Santon | |
  Santon Location within Norfolk | |
| Civil parish |
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| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRANDON |
| Postcode district | IP27 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
The villages name means 'Sandy farm/settlement'.
The village church of All Saints' was rebuilt from ruins in the 17th century by Thomas Bancrofte, the sole parishioner at that time.[1]
The site is adjacent to the Forestry Commission's St Helen's picnic site.[3]
References
- "Hundred of Grimeshaw: Santon; British History Online". British-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "Santon". Norfolkchurches.co.uk. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- "St Helens" (PDF). Forestry Commission. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Norfolk/Santon
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