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Saxthorpe
Saxthorpe is a village in Norfolk, England. The village is west south west of Cromer and north north west of Norwich. The village lies south west of the town of Holt. It is in the civil parish of Corpusty and Saxthorpe. The village is passed to the north and east by the B1149 between Holt and Norwich. The nearest railway station is at Sheringham for the Bittern Line which runs between Sheringham, Cromer and Norwich. The Corpusty and Saxthorpe railway station closed in 1959 but still exists, though the track has been lifted. History The villages name means 'Saxi's outlying settlement'. Saxthorpe has an entry in the Domesday Book of 1086. In the great book Saxthorpe is recorded with the spellings ''Sastorp'', ''Saxiorp'' and ''Saxthorp'', and is said to be in the ownership of the King and in the custody of Godric, Count Alan and Ribralt from him. The survey also notes that there are 50 goats, 20 cattle and 4 cobs (draught horses). For more details about Saxthorpe and it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corpusty And Saxthorpe
Corpusty is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Corpusty and Saxthorpe, in the English county of Norfolk. Corpusty is located on the River Bure, about from Norwich and from Holt. History Corpusty's name is of Viking origin and derives from the Old Norse for ' raven's path'. In the Domesday Book of 1086, Corpusty is recorded as a settlement of six households in the hundred of South Erpingham. In 1086, the village was divided between the estates of William de Warenne, William de Beaufeu and William d'Ecouis. At the turn of the Eighteenth Century, Corpusty watermill was built. The mill was heavily damaged in a flood in 1912, with the mill finally closing in 1965. The village was once home to Corpusty and Saxthorpe Railway Station, which opened in 1883 as part of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway. It was a stop on their route between and . The station closed in 1959, yet much of the infrastructure still remains. Geography In 1931, the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corpusty
Corpusty is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Corpusty and Saxthorpe, in the English county of Norfolk. Corpusty is located on the River Bure, about from Norwich and from Holt. History Corpusty's name is of Viking origin and derives from the Old Norse for ' raven's path'. In the Domesday Book of 1086, Corpusty is recorded as a settlement of six households in the hundred of South Erpingham. In 1086, the village was divided between the estates of William de Warenne, William de Beaufeu and William d'Ecouis. At the turn of the Eighteenth Century, Corpusty watermill was built. The mill was heavily damaged in a flood in 1912, with the mill finally closing in 1965. The village was once home to Corpusty and Saxthorpe Railway Station, which opened in 1883 as part of the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway. It was a stop on their route between and . The station closed in 1959, yet much of the infrastructure still remains. Geography In 1931, the pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corpusty And Saxthorpe Railway Station
Corpusty and Saxthorpe railway station served the North Norfolk villages of Corpusty and Saxthorpe Saxthorpe is a village in Norfolk, England. The village is west south west of Cromer and north north west of Norwich. The village lies south west of the town of Holt. It is in the civil parish of Corpusty and Saxthorpe. The village is pass ....British Railways Atlas.1947. p.18 History It was opened by the Eastern & Midlands Railway on 5 April 1883, as a stop on their route between and . The station not only handled passenger traffic but a high volume of goods traffic, much which was agricultural. Often shortened to Corpusty station, it was also home to two different coal merchants during its operational life. It was closed in 1959. References {{closed stations norfolk Disused railway stations in Norfolk Former Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1883 Railway stations in Great Britain closed in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
B1149 Road
B roads are numbered routes in Great Britain of lesser importance than A roads. See the article Great Britain road numbering scheme In Great Britain, there is a numbering scheme used to Categorization, classify and identify all roads. Each road is given a single letter (representing a category) and a subsequent number (between one and four digits). Though this scheme was in ... for the rationale behind the numbers allocated. Zone 1 (3 digits) Zone 1 (4 digits) {{DEFAULTSORT:B Roads in Zone 1 of the Great Britain Numbering Scheme 1 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan IV, Duke Of Brittany
Alan IV (c. 1063 – 13 October 1119) was Duke of Brittany from 1072 until his abdication in 1112. He was also Count of Nantes (from c. 1103) and Count of Rennes. His parents were Duchess Hawise and Duke Hoel II. He is also known as Alan Fergant. Through his father, he was of the Breton House of Cornouaille dynasty ( Breton: ''Kerne'' dynasty). He was the last Breton-speaking Duke of Brittany. Conflict with Normandy A traditional rivalry between Brittany and Normandy continued at the close of the 11th century. The Breton-Norman war of 1064–1065 was the result of William the Bastard, Duke of Normandy (later to become known as William the Conqueror) support of rebels in Brittany against Alan's maternal uncle, Conan II. Conan II died in late 1066 during a campaign in Anjou, and was succeeded by Alan's parents, Hawise and Hoël II. When Hawise died in 1072, Alan became duke, but as he was a minor, Hoël ruled as regent until Alan reached his majority in 1084. To prevent fur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boss (architecture)
In architecture, a boss is a decorative knob on a ceiling, wall or sculpture. Bosses can often be found in the ceilings of buildings, particularly at the keystones at the intersections of a rib vault. In Gothic architecture, such roof bosses (or ceiling bosses) are often intricately carved with foliage, heraldic devices or other decorations. Many feature animals, birds, or human figures or faces, sometimes realistic, but often Grotesque: the Green Man is a frequent subject. The Romanesque Norwich Cathedral in Norfolk, United Kingdom, has the largest number of painted carved stone bosses in the world; an extensive and varied collection of over one thousand individual pieces. Many of these decorated bosses still bear the original gilt and pigments from the time of their creation. Gallery File:Norwich cathedral choir vault (geograph 5461248).jpg, Norwich Cathedral's choir vault with multiple bosses File:Salisbury Cathedral Detail Bosses.jpg, Early English roof bosses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Andrew
Andrew the Apostle ( ; ; ; ) was an apostle of Jesus. According to the New Testament, he was a fisherman and one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus. The title First-Called () used by the Eastern Orthodox Church stems from the Gospel of John, where Andrew, initially a disciple of John the Baptist, follows Jesus and, recognising him as the Messiah, introduces his brother Simon Peter to him. According to Eastern Orthodox tradition, the apostolic successor to Andrew is the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. Life Early life The name "Andrew" (meaning ''manly, brave'', from ), like other Greek names, appears to have been common among the Jews and other Hellenised people since the second or third century B.C.MacRory, Joseph; "Saint Andrew", The Catholic Encyclopedia Vol. 1, New York, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parish Church
A parish church (or parochial church) in Christianity is the Church (building), church which acts as the religious centre of a parish. In many parts of the world, especially in rural areas, the parish church may play a significant role in community activities, often allowing its premises to be used for non-religious community events. The Church architecture, church building reflects this status, and there is considerable variety in the size and style of parish churches. Many villages in Europe have churches that date back to the Middle Ages, but all periods of architecture are represented. Catholic Church Each diocese (administrative unit, headed by a bishop) is divided into parishes. Normally, a parish consists of all Catholics living within its geographically defined area. Within a diocese, there can also be overlapping parishes for Catholics belonging to a particular rite, language, nationality, or community. Each parish has its own central church called the parish church, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
River Bure
The River Bure is a river in the county of Norfolk, England, most of it in the Broads.Ordnance Survey (2005). ''OS Explorer Map OL40 - The Broads''. . The Bure rises near Melton Constable, upstream of Aylsham, which was the original head of navigation. Nowadays, the head of navigation is downstream at Coltishall Bridge. After Aylsham Lock and Burgh Bridge, the Bure passes through Buxton Lammas, Coltishall, Belaugh, Wroxham, Horning, past St. Benet's Abbey, through Oby, Acle, Stokesby, along the northern border of the Halvergate Marshes, through Runham and Great Yarmouth where it meets Breydon Water and flows into the sea at Gorleston. It has two major tributaries, the River Thurne and the River Ant. There is also Muck Fleet which connects the Trinity Broads (Ormesby, Rollesby and Filby Broad) to the main network. Other minor tributaries include the River Hor, which joins the Bure just upstream of Hoveton, The Mermaid which merges at Burgh-next-Aylsham and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cob (horse)
A cob is traditionally a draft type pony. Typically of a stout build, with strong bones, large joints, and steady disposition, it is a body type of horse rather than a specific breed. Historically, in the United Kingdom and, to a lesser extent, the eastern United States, a "cob" may be a common horse used for everyday riding but in the past was used for driving carts. The term continues to be widely used to describe this type of horse in the United Kingdom, but less so in North America. In the United States and United Kingdom, the term "cob" is primarily used to describe the Welsh cob, and in the sizing of bridles for horses, designating a smaller size that will fit not only the Welsh cob, but also many Morgans, Arabians, some American Quarter Horses, and other horses with short, triangular-shaped heads. Characteristics In general terms, cobs are larger than ponies, standing or taller, but are relatively small and compact, usually with somewhat short legs. The breed of horse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Norfolk
North Norfolk is a Non-metropolitan district, local government district in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in Cromer, and the largest town is North Walsham. The district also includes the towns of Fakenham, Holt, Norfolk, Holt, Sheringham, Stalham and Wells-next-the-Sea, along with numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. The district lies on the north coast of Norfolk, facing the North Sea, with much of its coastline lying within the Norfolk Coast AONB, Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Some south-eastern parts of the district lie within The Broads. The neighbouring districts are Borough of Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth, Breckland District, Breckland, Broadland and King's Lynn and West Norfolk. History The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering seven former districts which were all abolished at the same time: *Cromer Urban district (England and Wales), Urban District *Erpingham Rural District *North Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Domesday Book
Domesday Book ( ; the Middle English spelling of "Doomsday Book") is a manuscript record of the Great Survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086 at the behest of William the Conqueror. The manuscript was originally known by the Latin name , meaning "Book of Winchester, Hampshire, Winchester", where it was originally kept in the royal treasury. The ''Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'' states that in 1085 the king sent his agents to survey every shire in England, to list his holdings and dues owed to him. Written in Medieval Latin, it was Scribal abbreviation, highly abbreviated and included some vernacular native terms without Latin equivalents. The survey's main purpose was to record the annual value of every piece of landed property to its lord, and the resources in land, labour force, and livestock from which the value derived. The name "Domesday Book" came into use in the 12th century. Richard FitzNeal wrote in the ( 1179) that the book was so called because its de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
