Brampton, Norfolk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brampton |
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 Brampton St Peter |
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 Brampton
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| Area | 4.78 km2 (1.85 sq mi) |
| Population | 162 (2001 census) 191 (2011) |
| • Density | 34/km2 (88/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TG213231 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR10 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Brampton is a small village and parish in the county of Norfolk, England. It is located in the Bure Valley, just east of Aylsham. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
History of Brampton
Brampton has a very interesting past. In the 1960s, archaeologists dug up the area. They found amazing things from the Roman times. They discovered a Roman bath house. They also found almost 140 pottery kilns. These kilns were used to make pottery.
The name "Brampton" comes from an old language. It's from Old English. It means a farm or village with lots of shrubs or bushes.
Brampton is even mentioned in a famous old book. This book is called the Domesday Book. It was written in 1086. The book says Brampton had 30 households. These households were owned by William of Warenne and Ralph of Beaufour.
The village has a special church called St. Peter's Church. It is one of 124 churches in Norfolk with a round tower. This type of tower is quite rare. The church's tower had an octagonal (eight-sided) part added in the 1400s. The church was also changed a lot during the Victorian era.
Getting Around Brampton
Brampton has its own small train station. It's called Brampton station. This station is a stop on the Bure Valley Railway. This railway is a popular heritage line.
Brampton War Memorial
In St. Peter's Churchyard, there is a special monument. It is called the Brampton War Memorial. This memorial is a granite cross. It remembers the brave people from Brampton. They gave their lives in the First World War and the Second World War. The memorial lists their names. It helps the village remember their sacrifice.
