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| Area | 8.68 km2 (3.35 sq mi) |
| Population | 86 |
| • Density | 10/km2 (26/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TG008438 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HOLT |
| Postcode district | NR25 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
Morston is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 8.68 km2 (3.35 sq mi) and had a population of 86 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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