OS grid reference TM178964 Country England Post town Norwich Local time Thursday 10:11 AM District South Norfolk UK parliament constituency South Norfolk | Region East Sovereign state United Kingdom Postcode district NR15 Shire county Norfolk Civil parish Tharston and Hapton | |
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Hapton is a village in Norfolk, England, located about nine miles south of Norwich. It is in the parish of Tharston and Hapton (where the population is included).
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Map of Hapton, Norwich, UK
Description
The local church is dedicated to St. Margaret and was originally built in the 13th century despite having a Victorian bell tower with a solitary bell. Village amenities include a primary school and a piece of land next to the church which was purchased in 2004 on behalf of the village for common use and now has a picnic bench and BBQ with disabled access. The local shop and post office have closed in recent years.
Hapton Hall is located close to the village and the Norwich-London Liverpool St. mainline. Several years ago, it was bought by Redwings Horse Sanctuary which now owns much of the land surrounding it. Before that time it was a working farm.
Neighbours
Nearby villages include Tharston, Flordon, Fundenhall, Tasburgh and Tacolneston.