GENUKI: Norfolk: Shropham, Norfolk

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William White's History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Norfolk 1845

SHROPHAM, which gives name to this Hundred, is a scattered village and parish, 5 miles N. by W. of East Harling, comprising 513 souls, and 2596 acres of land, lying in the three manors of Breccles-Parva, Pakenhams, and Bradcar Hall. Henry D'Esterre Hemsworth, Esq., of Shropham Hall, is lord of the first; and the trustees of the Great Hospital, Norwich, are lords of the other manors (see page 134 [which is the entry for the Great Hospital, in the History of Norwich],) and also patrons of the vicarage, valued in the King's Book at £8. 13s. 9d., and in 1831, at £304. The Rev. J.B. Thompson is the incumbent.

The Primitive Methodists have a small chapel here. In the village is a School, supported by subscription.

The Fuel Allotment, 58A. 2R. 22P., was awarded at the enclosure, in 1801, to all the parishioners not occupying above £10 a year, who cut turf upon it. The Town Lands comprise 35A. 1R. 39P., let for £34, which is carried to the poor-rates. The parish has also a cottage, occupied by paupers.

Directory:-

         Hemsworth  H.D., Esq.           Hall
         Thorpe     Rev. Wm. Smith, B.A. curate
 
         Brame      Wm.                  shopkeeper
         Clarke     Samuel               shopkeeper
         Gregory    Thomas               blacksmith
         Harvey     James                wheelwright
         Mann       John                 corn miller
         Sayer      Wm.                  corn miller
         Threadgill Jacob                beer seller
 
            farmers.
 
         Ames     Robert
         Finch    Joshua
         Mann     John
         Newdick  Charles

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