Worstead, Norfolk

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Worstead is a village in Norfolk

Other current and historical names

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

Worstead in historic gazetteers

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

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.

Worstead in the Domesday Book

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

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