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Worstead, par. and vil., Norfolk - par., 2603 ac., pop. 765; vil., 4 miles S. of North Walsham; P.O., T.O.; is an ancient place, settled by Flemish weavers in the 12th century, and gave its name to the woollen yarn, worsted. The church is a 14th century building. Worstead Hall, seat, is in vicinity.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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Feature Description: | "parish" (ADL Feature Type: "countries, 4th order divisions") |
Administrative units: | Worstead AP/CP Norfolk AncC |
Place: | Worstead |
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