Norfolk - Wramplingham

Francis White's History, Gazetteer, and Directory, of Norfolk 1854, p. 479

[Complete entry. Transcription Copyright © A.J. Carter, October 2003]

WRAMPLINGHAM, a parish 3 miles N. by E. of Wymondham, has 52 scattered houses, 245 souls, and 830 acres of land, mostly the property of C. Lombe, Esq., the lord of the manor, and the Rev. J. S. Cann. The Church, dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, was thoroughly repaired about ten years ago, and has a tower, round at the base, and sexangular above, in which are three bells. The rectory, valued in the King's book at £5 4s. 9½d., and in 1831 at £294, is enjoyed by the Rev. Thos. Marsham, who resides in a neat house erected in 1850, near the church. Robt. Marsham, Esq., is patron.

DIRECTORY —

Jacob Leeder Brighty, smith and vict. King's Head ;
Rev. John Stephenson Cann;
Mrs. Sophia Farrer;
Geo. Fisher, carpenter ;
Rev. Thos. Marcham, rector ;
Shadrack & David Sayer, corn millers.
Farmers—
Geo. Jno. and Wm. Cullyer,
Joseph and Thos. Fisher,
John Hubbard,
Wm. Ringer, and
Robert Walker.

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