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Hempnall
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Hempnall is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 14.82 km2 (5.72 sq mi) and had a population of 1,310 in 522 households at the 2001 census,[1] the population reducing to 1,292 at the 2011 Census.[2] For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of South Norfolk. Hempnall lies on the B1527 road, with neighbouring villages including Tasburgh and Saxlingham Nethergate.
Hempnall | |
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![]() St Margaret, Hempnall | |
Location within Norfolk | |
Area | 14.82 km2 (5.72 sq mi) |
Population | 1,292 (2011) |
• Density | 87/km2 (230/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TM236942 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NORWICH |
Postcode district | NR15 |
Police | Norfolk |
Fire | Norfolk |
Ambulance | East of England |
52.500°N 1.293°E / 52.500; 1.293 |
The village's name means 'Hemma's nook of land'.
Facilities in Hempnall include a village hall, playing field, a primary school, and a doctor's surgery. The convenience store, formerly run by RS McColl, was rebranded Morrisons Local in 2023.[3] 'The Hempnall Trust', a village charity, runs The Hempnall Mill Centre at the site of Hempnall Mill.