Hilgay, Norfolk

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Hilgay is a village in Norfolk

Other current and historical names

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Hilgay within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Hilgay in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Hilgay, par. and vil., W. Norfolk, on river Wissey, 1¼ mile NE. of Hilgay Fen sta. and 4 miles SE. of Downham, 7860 ac., pop. 1684; P.O.; in vicinity is the seat of Hilgay Hall.

Hilgay in the Domesday Book

A village in Clackclose hundred, in the county of Norfolk.

Six manors recorded in Domesday.

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