Potter Heigham
Potter Heigham is a village and civil parish on the River Thurne in the English county of Norfolk. It is situated 12 mi (19 km) north-east of the city of Norwich on the A149 road, and within the Broads National Park.
| Potter Heigham | |
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Potter Heigham's medieval bridge | |
Potter Heigham Location within Norfolk | |
| Area | 10.38 km2 (4.01 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,043 (2011) |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TG415193 |
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| District | |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GREAT YARMOUTH |
| Postcode district | NR29 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
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The village is known for its medieval bridge and the Church of St Nicholas. There are two national nature reserves within the parish; the Ludham - Potter Heigham NNR is to the west of the village whilst the Heigham Holmes NNR is to the east. The Weavers Way, a long distance footpath, also passes through the village on its way from Cromer to Great Yarmouth.
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