Croxton, Norfolk

History

Croxton's name is of mixed Anglo-Saxon and Viking origin deriving from an amalgamation of the Old English and Old Norse for 'Krokr's' farmstead or settlement.

In the Domesday Book, Croxton is recorded as a settlement of 21 households in the hundred of Grimshoe. In 1086, the village was part of the estate of King William I.

During the Second World War, numerous pillboxes were built throughout the parish to defend against a possible German invasion.

Geography

According to the 2021 census, Croxton has a population of 636 people, an increase from the 445 people recorded in the 2011 census.

The A11, between London and Norwich, and the A1075, between Thetford and Dereham, both run through the parish.

All Saints' Church

The parish church of All Saints dates from the 12th century and is one of Norfolk's 124 remaining round-tower churches. It is located on The Street and has been Grade I listed since 1958.

All Saints' was extensively re-modelled and restored in the 19th century and includes a notable carved 15th century font.

Governance

Croxton is part of the electoral ward of Forest for local elections and is part of the district of Breckland.

The village's national constituency is South West Norfolk which has been represented by Labour's Terry Jermy MP since 2024.

War Memorial

Croxton War Memorial is an elaborate wooden screen with an accompanying mural. The memorial lists the following names for the First World War:

References

References

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