Bagthorpe, Norfolk Explained

Country:England
Static Image:File:St Mary's church in Bagthorpe - geograph.org.uk - 2032016.jpg
Static Image Caption:St Mary's Church, Bagthorpe
Coordinates:52.85°N 0.65°W
Official Name:Bagthorpe
Civil Parish:Bagthorpe with Barmer
Shire District:King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Shire County:Norfolk
Region:East of England
Post Town:King's Lynn
Postcode District:PE31
Postcode Area:PE
Os Grid Reference:TF7932

Bagthorpe is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Bagthorpe with Barmer, in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district, in the county of in Norfolk, England. In 1931 the parish had a population of 68.[1] On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished to form "Bagthorpe with Barmer".[2]

The name of the village derives from 'Bakki's/Bak's outlying farm/settlement' or 'Bacca's outlying farm/settlement'. Although this is uncertain.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics Bagthorpe CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 23 September 2022.
  2. Web site: Relationships and changes Bagthorpe CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 23 September 2022.
  3. Web site: Key to English Place-names .