Shouldham is a village and

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in the

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. It covers an area of and had a population of 608 in 246 households at the 2001 census, the population reducing slightly to 605 at the 2011 census. It also contains a church (pictured) and a primary school (St Martins at Shouldham). The villages name means 'homestead/village with an obligation'. Shouldham is a parish of the

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district council, which is responsible for the most local services.

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is responsible for roads, some schools, and social services. For Westminster elections the parish forms part of the

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constituency.

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