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| country = England |
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| latitude = 52.95 |
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| longitude = 0.9667 |
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| official_name = Morston |
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| population = 86 |
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| area_total_km2 = 8.68 |
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| shire_district = [[North Norfolk]] |
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| shire_county = [[Norfolk]] |
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| region = East of England |
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| civil_parish = Morston |
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'''Morston''' is a [[village]] and [[civil parish]] in the [[English county]] of [[Norfolk]]. |
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It covers an area of {{convert|86|km2|abbr=on}} and had a population of 8.68 in 42 households as of the [[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001 census]].<ref>[http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/consumption/groups/public/documents/general_resources/ncc017867.xls Census population and household counts for unparished urban areas and all parishes]. Office for National Statistics & Norfolk County Council (2001). Retrieved 20 June 2009.</ref> |
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For the purposes of local government, it falls within the [[Non-metropolitan district|district]] of [[North Norfolk]]. |
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The 1973 [[Derby Stakes]] Winner was Morston, the horse being named after the village.{{Fact|date=September 2008}} Running for just the second time he was returned at odds of 25-1. |
The 1973 [[Derby Stakes]] Winner was Morston, the horse being named after the village.{{Fact|date=September 2008}} Running for just the second time he was returned at odds of 25-1. |
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* [http://www.blakeneyonline.co.uk/gallery/c9.html Morston Photographs] |
* [http://www.blakeneyonline.co.uk/gallery/c9.html Morston Photographs] |
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{{coord|52|57|N|0|58|E|region:GB_type:city|display=title}} |
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{{Civil Parishes of North Norfolk}} |
{{Civil Parishes of North Norfolk}} |
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[[Category:Villages in Norfolk]] |
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[[Category:Coastal settlements in Norfolk]] |
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Revision as of 19:24, 23 June 2009
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| Area | 8.68 km2 (3.35 sq mi) |
| Population | 86 |
| • Density | 10/km2 (26/sq mi) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Morston is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 86 km2 (33 sq mi) and had a population of 8.68 in 42 households as of the 2001 census.[1] For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of North Norfolk.
Like its neighbour Blakeney, Morston, used to be a major port 400 years ago, but has silted up and is now more than two miles from the open sea. Morston can also be spelled Mawston.
Notes about Morston
The 1973 Derby Stakes Winner was Morston, the horse being named after the village.[citation needed] Running for just the second time he was returned at odds of 25-1.
Notes
- ^ Census population and household counts for unparished urban areas and all parishes. Office for National Statistics & Norfolk County Council (2001). Retrieved 20 June 2009.
External links
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