Rockland St Peter

Rockland St Peter
Norfolk
Rockland St Peter
Location
Grid reference:	TL991975
Location:	52°32’20"N, 0°56’4"E
Data
Post town:	Attleborough
Postcode:	NR17
Dialling code:	01953
Local Government
Council:	Breckland

Rockland St Peter is a village beside its twin, Rockland All Saints in Norfolk: the two together are known as 'Rocklands'.

The church, St Peter's, is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk.

In 1931 the parish had a population of 286.

History

'Rockland' as a name means 'rook grove'. The suffix 'St Peter' is from the dedication of the church.

Outside links

("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Rockland St Peter)

• St Peter's: European Round Tower Churches
• Rocklands Villages