Sturston, Norfolk facts for kids
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 Sturston
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| Area | 7.81 km2 (3.02 sq mi) |
| Population | 0 (2001 Census) |
| • Density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TL880930 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | THETFORD |
| Postcode district | IP24 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Sturston is a special place in Norfolk, England. It's known as a deserted village, which means no one lives there anymore. It's also a civil parish, which is a small area used for local government.
Sturston is about 7.5 miles (12 km) north of Thetford and 25 miles (40 km) south-west of Norwich.
Why is Sturston Deserted?
Sturston became empty during the Second World War. The British Army took over the village. They needed the land for a training area called the Stanford Battle Area. Soldiers still use this area for training today.
Because it's a military training zone, most of Sturston is a restricted area. This means you can't visit without special permission from the Army.
Facts About Sturston
The civil parish of Sturston covers an area of about 7.81 square kilometers (3.02 sq mi). In the year 2001, a count of people (called a census) showed that no one lived there.
For local government, Sturston is part of the Breckland district. This district helps manage things like local services and planning for the area.
