Aslacton
Human settlement in England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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. The closest town to Aslacton is Long Stratton.
| Aslacton | |
|---|---|
 Aslacton St Michael | |
  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 |
The village name means 'Aslakr's farm/settlement'.
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] then to 445 at the 2021 census. 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. As of recent, it also has floristry services.
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