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.
| Gooderstone | |
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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