Coston, Norfolk
Coston is a village[1] immediately adjacent to Runhall[2] and former civil parish in the South Norfolk district, in Norfolk, England.[3] The two are divided by a small bridge over the River Yare and the north eastern side of the bridge looks towards Coston Fen. Since 1 April 1935 Coston has been part of the civil parish of the villages of Brandon Parva, Coston, Runhall, and Welborne which cover a total area of 1,198 hectares and were all once part of the Hundred of Forehoe district.[4] In 1931 the parish had a population of 33.[5]
The hamlet's name means 'Karr's farm/settlement'.[6]
The principle building, now hidden by mature trees, is the mid-13th century church of St. Michael. Its dilapidated state was noticed in the 18th century, but subsequent repairs took place with some success.[7] It is now under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust and is a stopping off point for the Barnham Broom and Upper Yare remembrance trail.[8]
Two businesses that are accessible to the public operate in Coston. A booking only fishing venue (carp) at Coston Day Ticket Fishing Lake[9] and the Coston Hall Dairy where raw milk can be purchased.[10]
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References
- ^ Genuki
- ^ Vision of Britain
- ^ Geograph
- ^ "Hundred of Forehoe | Domesday Book". Retrieved 28 April 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Population statistics Coston AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ Coston meaning
- ^ "St Michael, Coston". Churches of East Anglia. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Barnham Broom & Upper Yare Remembrance Project". Barnham Broom. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Coston Lakes Day Ticket Lake in Norfolk". Retrieved 28 April 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Raw Milk - Fresh from the Farm". Coston Hall Dairy. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
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52°22′N 1°16′E / 52.36°N 1.27°E
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