Marlingford Explained

Official Name:	Marlingford
Country:	England
Region:	East of England
Coordinates:	52.6384°N 1.1485°W
Os Grid Reference:	TG131470
Post Town:	NORWICH
Postcode Area:	NR
Postcode District:	NR9
Dial Code:	01603
Hide Services:	Yes
Static Image:	St Mary's church Marlingford Norfolk (3709966398).jpg

Marlingford is a village and former civil parish, 6miles west of Norwich,^[1] now in the parish of Marlingford and Colton, in the South Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England. In 1931 the parish had a population of 181.^[2]

Features

Marlingford has a church called St Mary,^[3] and a pub called The Marlingford Bell on Bawburgh Road.^[4]

History

The name "Marlingford" is uncertain but may mean 'ford of Mearthel's people' or 'ford at Marthing'.^[5] Marlingford was recorded in the Domesday Book as Marthingheforda/Merlingeforda.^[6] On 25 March 1885 part of Easton parish was transferred to Marlingford. On 1 April 1935 the parish of Colton was merged with Marlingford.^[7] In 2001 the new parish was renamed to "Marlingford and Colton".^[8]

External links

• Web site: Hundred of Forehoe: Marlingford. British History Online. 6 September 2019.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Distance from Marlingford [52.636501, 1.145065]]. GENUKI. 6 September 2019.
2. Web site: Population Statistics Marlingford CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain. 6 September 2019.
3. Web site: St Mary, Marlingford. Norfolk Churches. 6 September 2019.
4. Web site: Home. The Marlingford Bell. 6 September 2019.
5. Web site: Marlingford Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 6 September 2019.
6. Web site: Norfolk M-R. The Domesday Book Online. 6 September 2019.
7. Web site: Relationships and Changes Marlingford CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 6 September 2019.
8. Web site: The Parish of Marlingford (change of name) order 2001. Local Government Boundary Commission for England. 6 September 2019.