Shouldham Thorpe

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Shouldham Thorpe is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 5.87 km2 (2.27 sq mi) and had a population of 157 in 66 households at the 2001 census,[1] the population increasing to 165 at the 2011 Census.[2] For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. It contains a church (St Mary the Virgin) also in picture.

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Shouldham Thorpe
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St Mary the Virgin, Shouldham Thorpe
Shouldham Thorpe is located in Norfolk
Shouldham Thorpe
Shouldham Thorpe
Location within Norfolk
Area5.87 km2 (2.27 sq mi)
Population165 
 Density28/km2 (73/sq mi)
OS grid referenceTF661080
Civil parish
  • Shouldham Thorpe
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townKING'S LYNN
Postcode districtPE33
PoliceNorfolk
FireNorfolk
AmbulanceEast of England
List of places
UK
England
Norfolk
52.645°N 0.455°E / 52.645; 0.455
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The villages name means 'Shouldham's outlying farm/settlement'. Shouldham meaning 'homestead/village with an obligation'.