Letton, Norfolk Explained

Official Name:Letton
Country:England
Region:East of England
Coordinates:52.616°N 0.911°W
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Letton, a former village civil parish, is now part of the parish of Cranworth, in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. The settlement is south-east from Shipdham and about 5miles south-west from East Dereham.[1] In 1931 the parish had a population of 83.[2] On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Cranworth.[3]

The main building in Letton is Letton Hall a Grade II listed building, now mainly a religious holiday centre.[4] The property was formerly owned by the Gurdon family. The former church of All Saints is now a ruin.[5]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/place_page.jsp?p_id=4733 Vision of Britain - Letton
  2. Web site: Population statistics Letton AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 7 February 2023.
  3. Web site: Relationships and changes Letton AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 7 February 2023.
  4. http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-220796-letton-hall-cranworth British Listed Buildings - Letton Hall
  5. http://www.norwich.anglican.org/church?parish_id=126 Church of England Diocese of Norwich Find a church - All Saints

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