Irstead Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:52.7295°N 1.5012°W
Os Grid Reference:TG365204
Official Name:Irstead
Static Image Name:Irstead.jpg
Static Image Caption:Irstead St Michael with its thatched roof
Region:East of England
Postcode District:NR12
Postcode Area:NR
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Irstead is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Barton Turf, in the North Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England.[1] The village is situated at Irstead Shoals, on the River Ant just south of Barton Broad, the second largest of the Norfolk Broads. In 1931 the parish had a population of 113.[2]

History

The village's name means 'Mud place'.[3] On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Barton Turf.[4]

References

  1. Ordnance Survey (2005). OS Explorer Map OL40 - The Broads. .
  2. Web site: Population statistics Irstead AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 5 February 2023.
  3. Web site: Key to English Place-names .
  4. Web site: Relationships and changes Irstead AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 5 February 2023.

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