Welcome to Lynford
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Lynford is a village and civil parish in the Breckland District of Norfolk. The parish covers an area of 24.72 km2 (9.54 sq mi), and the 2001 Census recorded a population of 157 in 81 households. Lynford lies 4 miles (6.4 km) north east of Brandon and between Mundford, 2 miles (3.2 km) to the north west, and Thetford, 6.5 miles (10.5 km) to the south east, on the A134. It lies deep within Breckland forestry land between the Stanford Battle Area and Thetford Forest. Lynford is served by Our Lady of Consolation and Saint Stephen chapel of ease joined to Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Thetford.Lynford Hall, which is actually closer to Mundford, was rebuilt in the 19th century by Stephens Lyne-Stephens who was known as the richest commoner in England. The hall is now a hotel and conference centre. Lynford Arboretum and Lakes, formerly part of Lynford Hall estate, is now owned by the Forestry Commission.Grimes Graves, the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Great Britain, lie a mile to the south. Lynford Quarry is one of only two sites on mainland Britain which has evidence of Neanderthal occupation.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,472 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
377 (2021) |
Density |
15 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.7 |
Ward |
Forest |
District |
Breckland |
Postcodes |
IP26, IP27 |
ONS ID |
E04006142 |
Council
Contact details for Lynford Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Lynford Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Lynford Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Lynford Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Lynford Parish.
Local News
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Plans lodged to build four holiday homes in Lynford
Published: 19th Jun 2023
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Searching for a rare silhouette during a trip to Breckland
Published: 19th Mar 2020
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Lynford Arboretum • Landscape » outdooractive.com
Published: 26th Oct 2023