Aslacton
Aslacton is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is situated between Norwich and Diss, and is near Great Moulton.
| Aslacton | |
|---|---|
 Aslacton Windmill | |
  Aslacton Location within Norfolk | |
| Area | 4.88 km2 (1.88 sq mi) |
| Population | 434 (2011) |
| • Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TM156911 |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR15 |
| Dialling code | 01379 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | http://aslactonpc.wixsite.com/aslactonpc |
Aslacton St Michael
The civil parish has an area of 4.88 square kilometres and in the 2001 census had a population of 416 in 161 households, the population increasing to 434 at the 2011 census.[1] For the purposes of local government, the parish falls within the district of South Norfolk.
Its church, dating from 996AD, St Michael is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk.
Aslacton has a primary school. It used to have a pub, now the building is used as a private residence. The village post office has closed.
References
- "Parish Population 2011". Retrieved 6 September 2015.
External links
- Map sources for Aslacton.
- Information from Genuki Norfolk on Aslacton.
- Website with photos of Aslacton St Michael
- Aslacton in the Domesday Book
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