Poringland
| Poringland | |
| Norfolk | |
|---|---|
 Poringland All Saints | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TG271016 |
| Location: | 52°33’56"N, 1°21’1"E |
| Data | |
| Population: | 3,802 |
| Post town: | Norwich |
| Postcode: | NR14 |
| Dialling code: | 01508 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | South Norfolk |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
South Norfolk |
Poringland is a village in Norfolk, five miles to the south of Norwich city centre and ten miles north of Bungay. Its population has rapidly grown in the past 50 years. It had a population of 3,802 at the 2011 Census.
History
Poringland was previously also known as both East Poringland and Great Poringland. The place name 'Poringland' is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Porringhelanda, the meaning of which is uncertain. Some believe the name derives from 'Poor spring land', because it has poor soil, containing much clay.
The church of Poringland All Saints[1] is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk.
The village sign, which stands close to the church and the village pond, depicts the artist John Crome, founder of the Norwich School of artists, working on his famous painting 'The Poringland Oak'. Cromes Oak Close in the village is named after the artist. Many of Crome's paintings are available to view at the Norwich Castle Museum. The original of the Poringland Oak hangs in Room 7 at Tate Britain.
About the village
This village contains many public services, including two pubs, a supermarket, estate agents', takeaways, a restaurant and various shops.
The village of Framingham Earl which borders Poringland, contains the local High School. The River Chet rises in Poringland.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Poringland) |
- All Saints: European Round Tower Churches