Morston

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Morston is a small village in Norfolk, England. The village has a population of 86.[1] 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.

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Notes about Morston

The 1973 Derby Stakes Winner was Morston, the horse being named after the village. Running for just the second time he was returned at odds of 25-1.

References

  1. ^ [1] Census population and household counts for unparished urban areas and all parishes

External links

52°57′N 0°58′E / 52.950°N 0.967°E / 52.950; 0.967