Hempnall

Hempnall is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It covers an area of 14.82 km2 (5.72 sq mi) and had a population of 1,310 in 522 households at the 2001 census, the population reducing to 1,292 at the 2011 Census. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of South Norfolk. Hempnall lies on the B1527 road, with neighbouring villages including Tasburgh and Saxlingham Nethergate.

Hempnall
St Margaret, Hempnall
Hempnall
Location within Norfolk
Area14.82 km2 (5.72 sq mi)
Population1,292 (2011)
• Density87/km2 (230/sq mi)
OS grid referenceTM236942
Civil parish
  • Hempnall
District
  • South Norfolk
Shire county
  • Norfolk
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townNORWICH
Postcode districtNR15
PoliceNorfolk
FireNorfolk
AmbulanceEast of England

The village's name means 'Hemma's nook of land'.

Facilities in Hempnall include a village hall, playing field, a primary school, and a doctor's surgery. The convenience store, formerly run by RS McColl, was rebranded Morrisons Local in 2023. 'The Hempnall Trust', a village charity, runs The Hempnall Mill Centre at the site of Hempnall Mill.

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