Geldeston is a parish and village in Norfolk. It is about one mile westward of Gillingham and two miles north west of Beccles. Other nearby villages include Ellingham and Kirby Cane, immediately to its west.
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![]() ![]() Geldeston Location within Norfolk | |
Area | 3.40 km2 (1.31 sq mi) |
Population | 397 (2011) |
• Density | 117/km2 (300/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TM390914 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BECCLES |
Postcode district | NR34 |
Police | Norfolk |
Fire | Norfolk |
Ambulance | East of England |
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The parish covers an area of 3.40 km2 (1.31 sq mi). In 2001,[1] it had a population of 398 in 161 households. This declined, very slightly, to 397 in 157 households at the 2011 census.[2]
The village's name means 'Gyldi's farm/settlement'.
Geldeston is home to a crinkle crankle wall (located close to the village green), which are found most commonly in Suffolk.[3]
The Church of St Michael (in full: the Church of St Michael & All Angels)[4] is one of 124 round-tower churches in Norfolk, England. It is thought to date back to 1150.[5]
St Michael is a Church of England church, falling under the Diocese of Norwich.[4] The current incumbent of the parish is the Reverend David Smith, who was licensed as priest-in-charge of the Waveney Benefice and the Raveningham Group on 4 March 2020. He moved from the Harling United Benefice in southwest Norfolk.[6] The previous rector, until June 2018, was Julie Oddy-Bates.
The village hall was originally opened in 1924.[7] It underwent significant renovation from 2016 onwards and is now a registered charity.
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Civil parishes of South Norfolk | |
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