South Lynn

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South Lynn
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South Lynn
Location within Norfolk
Population(2007) [1]
•  London 100 miles (161 km)
District
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town KING'S LYNN
Postcode district PE30-PE34
Dialling code 01553
Police Norfolk
Fire Norfolk
Ambulance East of England
UK Parliament
Website www.west-norfolk.gov.uk
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England
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52°44′21″N0°23′45″E / 52.739220°N 0.395703°E / 52.739220; 0.395703

South Lynn is an area [2] of King's Lynn, in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England. It is located directly south of the town, near the A47 and A418 roads.

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History

South Lynn was historically known as "Old South Lynn" and had a manor that was owned before 1066 by King Harold. When travellers visited the area, to access Bishop's Lynn, they would have to gain access via Friar Street and All Saints Church. Traffic inbound to the area would have to use the south gate at South Lynn. Due to it lacking a community, a market, or any major important centre, South Lynn was merged into King's Lynn in 1555 and since then, has formed a major part of the southern part of the town. [3] [4] The area is a parish of King's Lynn and is directly southeast of West Lynn which is separated from the area by the Great River Ouse and the area is also separated from King's Lynn to the north by a small part of the River Nar. The civil parish was abolished on 1 April 1935 to form Kings Lynn. [5] In 1931 the parish had a population of 7610. [6]

Landmarks

All Saints Church, South Lynn The church of All Saints in King's Lynn - south transept - geograph.org.uk - 1875294.jpg
All Saints Church, South Lynn

All Saints Church [7] is the main church of the area [8] as well as nearby King's Lynn Minster in the main town centre. It is the oldest church in King's Lynn, dating from the 11th century, but was rebuilt in the 14th and 15th centuries; the tower collapsed in 1763. It is grade II* listed. [9]

Transport

The area is served by bus routes 46, 47 and X46, which provide services to King's Lynn, Downham Market and Wisbech; the routes are operated by Lynx or Go To Town (West Norfolk Community Transport Project).

South Lynn's nearest railway stations are King's Lynn and Watlington; both stations are on the Fen line, providing regular services to Ely, Cambridge and London King's Cross.

The former South Lynn railway station with a railtour service South Lynn ex-GE B12-3 4-6-0 on Rail Tour geograph-2846661-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg
The former South Lynn railway station with a railtour service

The area was served by South Lynn railway station, which was on the Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway from Saxby to Yarmouth Beach, Norwich City and Cromer. There was a short spur to connect the line to the nearby King's Lynn railway station. [10] The station opened in 1886 and closed in 1959.

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References

  1. ↑ "Can Overview of King's Lynn and West Norfolk – Part 1" (PDF). 2007. pp. 2, 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 June 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  2. ↑ "South Lynn". Diocese of Norwich. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  3. ↑ "Side by side georeferenced maps viewer - Map images - National Library of Scotland". maps.nls.uk. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  4. ↑ "Old South Lynn". The Benefice of South and West Lynn. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  5. ↑ "Relationships and changes South Lynn AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  6. ↑ "Population statistics South Lynn AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time . Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  7. ↑ "All Saints Church". info.visitwestnorfolk.com. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  8. ↑ "Hidden Gem. All Saints' Church, South Lynn, Norfolk". Echoes of the Past. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  9. ↑ Historic England. "Church of All Saints (1195345)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  10. ↑ "The railway bridges of South Lynn, among other remnants". lewiscollard.com. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
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