Norfolk: Houghton on the Hill

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Modern and Historical Maps of this Parish.

Houghton on the Hill is about 4 miles S.E. of Swaffham.
See also Houghton, and Houghton St Giles which is also known as Houghton in the Dale.

Cemeteries

See Norfolk Parish Links: Cemeteries

Census

1891: Surname List

Church Directories

In 1883 the parish was in the Deanery of Cranwich, in the archdeaconry of Norfolk.
The parish church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin.
Nearby Churches of all denominations.

Church History

Church of St Mary the Virgin: Description and pictures.
Church of St Mary the Virgin: Description, history, pictures, etc. This is a link to an archived copy.
Church of St Mary the Virgin: Description and history.
Church of St Mary the Virgin: Wall paintings in the church.

Church Records

Parish Register Transcripts: Baptisms, marriages and burials. This is a link to an archived copy.
Parish Register Transcripts: Baptisms 1813-1880
Marriages: These are not included in Boyd's Marriage Index or Phillimore's Marriage Registers.

Civil Registration

For the civil registration of births, marriages and deaths between 1837 and 1930 (and for the censuses from 1851 to 1901), Houghton on the Hill was in Swaffham Registration District.

Description and Travel

See Norfolk Parish Links: Description and Travel

Gazetteers and Directories

Houghton on the Hill is in South Greenhoe hundred.

Maps

Parish outline and location.: See Parish Map for Swaffham Registration District, 1836
Modern and Historical Maps: Maps of the parish and nearby places.

Poorhouses, Poor Law, etc

After 1834 Houghton on the Hill became part of the Swaffham Union, and the workhouse was at Swaffham.

Population

These figures are from the population tables which were produced after the 10-yearly national censuses. The "Families" heading includes families and single occupiers.

Year   Inhabited
Houses Families Population

1801   4   8 42

1811   5 10 45

1821   5   8 34

1831   8   9 52

1841   8 -- 41

1851 10 -- 50

Year   Inhabited
Houses Families Population

1861 10 -- 49

1871 10 10 38

1881 10 10 48

1891 10 10 51

1901   8   8 46

1911 --   9 42

There may be more people living in detached parts of the parish (if there were any) and, if so, the number may or may not be included in the figures above. It is quite difficult to be sure from the population tables.

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