Norfolk: Houghton on the Hill

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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

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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 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

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Directories

Historical Geography

Houghton on the Hill is in South Greenhoe hundred.

Land and Property

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Maps

Modern and Historical Maps: Maps of the parish.

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.

Voting Registers

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