Raveningham
Raveningham (pronounced "Ran-ing'm") is a small village and parish in the county of Norfolk, England, about 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Norwich. It covers an area of 1,990 acres (810 ha) and had a population of 157 in 61 households at the 2001 census, the population increasing to 162 at the 2011 Census.
| Raveningham | |
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St Andrew's church, Raveningham | |
Raveningham Location within Norfolk | |
| Area | 8.05 km2 (3.11 sq mi) |
| Population | 162 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (52/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TM398971 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR14 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
Raveningham is mentioned in the Domesday Book as one of the settlements in Clavering hundred.
Raveningham Hall is the home of Sir Nicholas and Lady Bacon: Raveningham Hall Gardens are open to the public once a year as part of the National Gardens Scheme. Located within the premises is St Andrews church, one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk.
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