Hoveton
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Hoveton /ˈhɒftən/ is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is located within the Norfolk Broads, and immediately across the River Bure from the village of Wroxham. Whilst Hoveton is north of the river, Wroxham is south; but many people refer to the whole settlement as "Wroxham".[2]
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Hoveton | |
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Location within Norfolk | |
Area | 10.20 km2 (3.94 sq mi) |
Population | 1,759 (2011)[1] |
• Density | 172/km2 (450/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TG304183 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NORWICH |
Postcode district | NR12 |
Dialling code | 01603 |
Police | Norfolk |
Fire | Norfolk |
Ambulance | East of England |
52.71327°N 1.40960°E / 52.71327; 1.40960 |
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The villages name origin is uncertain 'Hofa's farm/settlement' or perhaps, 'ale-hoof farm/settlement'. Ale-hoof is probably ground-ivy (glechoma hederacea)