Kirby Cane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kirby Cane |
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| Area | 6.13 km2 (2.37 sq mi) |
| Population | 434 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TM373941 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BUNGAY |
| Postcode district | NR35 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Kirby Cane is a small village in Norfolk, England. It's called a 'scattered village' because its houses are spread out, not all close together. It is also a civil parish, which is a local area with its own council that helps manage things like local services.
The village is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) west of Beccles and 2.7 miles (4.3 km) northeast of Bungay. You can find it in the southeast part of Norfolk. In 2001, about 375 people lived here. By 2011, the population grew to 434 people. This was a big increase for a village in England!
A part of the village in the northeast is often called Kirby Green. The busiest part is known as Kirby Row. This area is very close to Ellingham, Norfolk, and most of it is actually part of Ellingham parish. The land around Kirby Cane gently slopes south towards the River Waveney. This river forms the border with Suffolk.
Further north from the village's church and a few houses, you'll find Wash Lane. This lane leads to the A146 road, which connects Norwich and Beccles. The church is about 12.4 miles (20.0 km) from Norwich, which is in the center of Norfolk.
All Saints Church: A Historic Building
The Church of All Saints in Kirby Cane is a very special building. It has one of only 124 round towers found in Norfolk. The top of the tower has a special wall called a crenellated parapet. This means it has gaps and raised parts, like a castle wall. The tower also has narrow, tall windows.
The church is built from local stone and has a roof made of slate or similar tiles. It is a Grade I listed building. This is the highest and rarest level of protection for historic buildings in England. It means the church is very important and must be kept safe for the future.
See also
- Clavering hundred
