Wilby, Norfolk Explained

Official Name:Wilby
Country:England
Region:East of England
Post Town:NORWICH
Postcode Area:NR
Postcode District:NR16
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Static Image Caption:All Saints Church, Wilby

Wilby is a village and former civil parish, 17miles south-west of Norwich,[1] now in the parish of Quidenham, in the Breckland district, in the county of Norfolk, England. In 1931 the parish had a population of 94.[2] Wilby has a church called All Saints.[3] Wilby Hall, a country house is north of the village.

History

The name "Wilby" means 'Willow-tree farm/settlement' or 'willow-tree circle'.[4] There are earthworks of Wilby deserted medieval village and there is evidence of Saxon occupation.[5] Wilby was recorded in the Domesday Book as Wilebey/Wilgeby/Willebeih.[6] On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Quidenham.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Distance from Wilby [52.469188, 0.990485]]. GENUKI. 18 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Population statistics Wilby CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain. 18 July 2020.
  3. Web site: norfolkchurches.co.uk/ . 2013-05-23.
  4. Web site: Wilby Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 18 July 2020.
  5. Web site: Wilby-Shrunken-Village-Quidenham. Norfolk Heritage Explorer. 18 July 2020.
  6. Web site: Norfolk U-Z. The Domesday Book Online. 18 July 2020.
  7. Web site: Relationships and changes Wilby CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 18 July 2020.

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