Gooderstone is a village situated in the Breckland District of Norfolk and covers an area of 11.29 km2 (4.36 sq mi) with an estimated population of 390 in 2007,[2] reducing to 363 at the 2011 Census. It lies 6 miles (9.7 km) south west from Swaffham.
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![]() St George's, Gooderstone | |
![]() ![]() Gooderstone Location within Norfolk | |
Area | 11.29 km2 (4.36 sq mi) |
Population | 363 (2011 census[1] |
• Density | 32/km2 (83/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | TF7622002111 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Kings Lynn |
Postcode district | PE33 |
Dialling code | 01366 |
Police | Norfolk |
Fire | Norfolk |
Ambulance | East of England |
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The villages name means "Guthere's farm/settlement".[citation needed]
Gooderstone is served by St George's Church[3][4] in the Benefice of Cockley Cley.[5]
Gooderstone Primary School also serves the villages of Foulden and Oxborough.
Gooderstone Water Gardens and Nature Trail is open daily throughout the year.
http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Norfolk/Gooderstone