Burnham Thorpe
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| Coordinates | 52 ° 56 ' N , 0 ° 45' E | ||
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| Residents | 168 | ||
| surface | 9.56 km² (3.69 mi² ) | ||
| Population density: | 18 inhabitants per km² | ||
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| Post town | KING'S LYNN | ||
| ZIP code section | PE31 | ||
| prefix | 01328 | ||
| Part of the country | England | ||
| region | East of England | ||
| Shire county | Norfolk | ||
| District | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | ||
| British Parliament | North West Norfolk | ||
Burnham Thorpe is a civil parish near the north coast of Norfolk in England . It is mainly known as the birthplace of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson , victor in the Battle of Trafalgar , and one of England's most famous heroes.
Nelson's father was a pastor at the local church. A number of memorabilia from the town's greatest son can still be seen in this 13th century church. On the outskirts is the property on which his birthplace stood until it was demolished in 1803. There is still a fish pond in the shape of an English ship of the line, which Horatio Nelson is said to have created by hand.
The parish is one of seven former neighboring towns, all of which began with the name Burnham. Burnham Thorpe, Burnham Overy, Burnham Norton, Burnham Deepdale and Burnham Market still exist today.
The municipality has a size of 9.56 km² and at the last census (2001) had a population of 168 people in 81 households.
Web links
- Burnham Thorpe on Norfolkcoast.co.uk (English)