West Barsham Explained

Official Name:West Barsham
Country:England
Region:East of England
Shire District:North Norfolk
Shire County:Norfolk
Civil Parish:Barsham
Static Image:West Barsham Church.jpg
Static Image Width:250px
Static Image Caption:West Barsham churchThe Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Os Grid Reference:TF9133
Coordinates:52.8663°N 0.8297°W
Post Town:Fakenham
Postcode Area:NR
Postcode District:NR21
Dial Code:01328
Constituency Westminster:Broadland

West Barsham is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Barsham, in the North Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England.[1] In 1931 the parish had a population of 89.[2] On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished to form Barsham.[3]

The village is one of four settlements within the parish of Barsham. The other villages are North Barsham, East Barsham and Houghton St Giles.

West Barsham is 3.2 miles north of the town of Fakenham, 24.1 miles west of Cromer and 117 miles north of London. The nearest railway station is at Sheringham for the Bittern Line which runs between Sheringham, Cromer and Norwich. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport.

Notes and References

  1. OS Explorer Map 24 - Norfolk Coast Central. .
  2. Web site: Population statistics West Barsham AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 28 January 2023.
  3. Web site: Relationships and changes West Barsham AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 28 January 2023.