| Little Melton | |
|---|---|
 Little Melton Village Sign | |
Location within Norfolk | |
| Area | 1.06 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| Population | 1,050 (2021 census) |
| • Density | 991/sq mi (383/km2) |
| OS grid reference | TG164068 |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR9 |
| Dialling code | 01603 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Little Melton is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west of Norwich. The civil parish also includes the hamlet of Beckhithe.
At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,050, an increase from 897 at the 2011 census.[1]
History
Little Melton's name derives from Melton, a mixture of Old English and Scandinavian meaning "middle settlement". In the Domesday Book, it is listed as Parua Meltuna, Parua being Latin for little. It is recorded as a settlement of eight households in the hundred of Humbleyard. It was part of the estates of Godric the Steward.[2][3]
All Saints' Church
Little Melton's parish church dates from the 14th century.[4] It is part of the Hethersett Benefice.[5] The church includes a stained-glass depicting Saint Francis which was installed in 1968, as well as a series of medieval wall paintings including a curious warning against gossip.[6]
References
- ^ "Little Melton (Parish, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ Robertson D (2006) Parish Summary: Little Melton, Norfolk Heritage Explorer. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ "[Little] Melton | Domesday Book". opendomesday.org. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ "CHURCH OF ST MARY AND ALL SAINTS, Little Melton - 1050541 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ "All Saints Church Little Melton". www.achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ "Norfolk Churches". www.norfolkchurches.co.uk. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
