Hemblington facts for kids
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 Hemblington All Saints in the snow |
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| Area | 3.03 km2 (1.17 sq mi) |
| Population | 332 (2011) |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TG353115 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR13 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Hemblington is a small village in the English county of Norfolk. It is located about 8 miles (13 km) east of the city of Norwich.
This area is known as a civil parish, which is a local government area. Hemblington covers about 3.03 square kilometers (1.17 sq mi). In 2011, about 332 people lived here in 146 homes. It is part of the Broadland district. The parish of Hemblington also includes a tiny settlement called Pedham, which is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the northwest.
The name Hemblington comes from old words meaning "farm" or "settlement connected with Hemele." The village was first recorded in the Domesday Book as Hemelingetun. The Domesday Book was a very important survey of England completed in 1086.
All Saints' Church
The Church of England parish church of All Saints is a special building in Hemblington. It is one of 124 churches in Norfolk that have a unique round tower.
Inside the church, there is a famous painting from the 1400s. It shows St Christopher, a saint who is said to have carried the child Jesus across a river. This painting was discovered and carefully fixed by Professor E. W. Tristram in 1937. The church is a Grade I listed building, which means it is a very important historic building.
Hemblington Hall
Hemblington Hall is a large house built around the year 1700. It is a Grade II listed building, meaning it is also an important historic building.
