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Morton on the Hill
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Morton on the Hill is a small but scattered village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk, about 8 miles (13 km) north-west of Norwich. The parish covers an area of 4.09 km2 (1.58 sq mi) and had a population of 85 in 34 households at the 2001 census.[1] For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of Broadland.
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Morton on the Hill | |
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![]() St Margaret's church | |
Location within Norfolk | |
Area | 4.09 km2 (1.58 sq mi) |
Population | 85 |
• Density | 21/km2 (54/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TG121171 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NORWICH |
Postcode district | NR9 |
Police | Norfolk |
Fire | Norfolk |
Ambulance | East of England |
52.71026°N 1.13934°E / 52.71026; 1.13934 |
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The village's name means 'Moor farm/settlement'.
Its church, St Margaret, is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk. The round tower is partly in ruins.