Wimbotsham
| Wimbotsham | |
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 St Mary, Wimbotsham |
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 Wimbotsham
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| Wimbotsham shown within Norfolk | |
| Area | 6.04 km2 (2.33 sq mi) |
| Population | 664 (2011) |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TF622049 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KING'S LYNN |
| Postcode district | PE34 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Wimbotsham is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is situated close to the River Great Ouse, 2 km (1.2 mi) north of the town of Downham Market, 18 km (11 mi) south of the town of King's Lynn, and 60 km (37 mi) west of the city of Norwich. It covers an area of 6.04 km2 (2.33 sq mi) and had a population of 558 in 262 households at the 2001 census, the population including Bexwell and increasing to 664 at the 2011 Census. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
It has a primary school, a local shop and a public house called "The Chequers". Also located in the village are two churches: the Church of St Mary, the Virgin; and the Wimbotsham Methodist Church.
Wimbotsham is part of the electoral ward called Wimbotsham with Fincham. The population of this ward at the 2011 Census was 2,504.
The Church of St Mary, the Virgin is an Anglican church built in 1175, open 24-hours to the public. The honorary priest in charge is the Reverend Karen Burnett-Hall. It has three bells.
The church is believed to be have been built in 1175, with some late 13th century work, and both north and south doors are believed Norman, dating from the 12th century. A medieval wall painting of St. Christopher is recorded in the nave. In 1853/4 the roof of the nave was altered from thatch to slate with the walls raised to suit. The original chancel was rebuilt complete with an apse over what was thought to be a prior structure. The church's bench-ends, although in the Suffolk style of the 15th century, are actually the work of James Rattee in the 19th century.
As well as the Anglican Church of St Mary, the Virgin, there is also the a Methodist chapel located within the village, the Wimbotsham Methodist Church. The Minister is Reverend Maurice Stafford.
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