Norfolk: Strumpshaw

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Modern and Historical Maps of this Parish.

Strumpshaw is about 8 miles east of Norwich.

Census

1891: Surname List

Church Directories

The parish is in the deanery of Blofield, in the archdeaconry of Norwich.
The parish church is dedicated to St Peter.
Nearby Churches of all denominations.

Church Records

Strumpshaw Marriages 1562-1812: See Phillimore's Marriage Registers, Volume 1.

Description and Travel

Peart, Stephen: Strumpshaw, a village at that time of day.
[Strumpshaw, 1981]
Strumpshaw Mill: Description and pictures.
Strumpshaw Steam Museum: Description and pictures.

Gazetteers and Directories

Strumpshaw is in Blofield hundred.

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

Land and Property

Strumpshaw Fen: Description and pictures.

Maps

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

Poorhouses, Poor Law, etc

After 1834 Strumpshaw became part of the Blofield Union, and the workhouse was at Lingwood.

Population

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

Year Inhabited
Houses Families Population

1801 50 77 323

1811 61 67 304

1821 64 64 318

1831 56 81 374

1841 82 -- 412

1851 86 -- 441

Year Inhabited
Houses Families Population

1861 91 -- 386

1871 92 92 389

1881 91 91 407

1891 88 89 386

1901 82 82 340

1911 -- 81 310

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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