Lexham is a parish consisting of the twin villages of East Lexham and West Lexham situated in the Breckland District of Norfolk and covers an area of 9.73 km2 (3.76 sq mi) with a population of 157 at the 2001 census.[1] The Lexham villages are just over a mile apart and lie 6.5 miles (10.5 km) north of Swaffham and 18 miles (29 km) by road east from Kings Lynn.
| Lexham | |
|---|---|
  Lexham Location within Norfolk | |
| Area | 9.73 km2 (3.76 sq mi) |
| Population | 157 UK census 2001 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (41/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TF8558517933 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KING'S LYNN |
| Postcode district | PE32 |
| Dialling code |
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| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
It is served by St. Nicholas church in West Lexham[2] and St. Andrews in East Lexham[3] in the Benefice of Litcham. Both churches have round towers with St. Andrews reputed to be the oldest in the country.[4]
The Nar Valley Way passes through the villages with a permissive path through the grounds of Lexham Hall estate.[5]
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- ^ Census population and household counts for unparished urban areas and all parishes. Office for National Statistics & Norfolk County Council (2001). Retrieved 20 June 2009.
- ^ W.Lexham, Norfolk Churches
- ^ E.Lexham, Norfolk Churches
- ^ Waymark article
- ^ Nar Valley Way