Tharston and Hapton

The civil parish of Tharston and Hapton lies in the south of the county of Norfolk, England.

As of 2004, the parish has a population of more than six hundred people in 282 households. This is a recent increase, attributed to a new housing development in the area. However, affordable housing is becoming more of a problem, which is seen to be leading to young people moving away.

Facilities

A church is located in each of the villages: St. Mary's in Hapton and St Mary's in Tharston. A Church of England primary school is also located in the village of Hapton.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary purchased Hapton Hall several years ago and now own a large area of land surrounding the farm.

A small industrial estate is located in Tharston.

Railways

During the Victorian era, a small loop line was constructed from nearby Forncett village to the town of Wymondham. The line crossed the River Tas at Tharston, and a viaduct was built. Remains of the line are still visible.

ee also

*List of civil parishes in Norfolk

External links

*Office for National Statistics & Norfolk County Council, 2001. " [http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/consumption/groups/public/documents/general_resources/ncc017867.xls Census population and household counts for unparished urban areas and all parishes] ."