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Fakenham, Norfolk

Fakenham is a market town in Norfolk, standing on the River Wensum. Fakenham has been a market town since 1250, particularly known for its corn, barley and wheat trading, and in the 19th century it became noted for its printing. Fakenham Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue to the south of Fakenham. The town has a long name of Fakenham Lancaster which derives from the ownership of the manor in 1377 being transferred to John of Gaunt, the Duke of Lancaster. The town is within the council area of North Norfolk (Norfolk).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Norfolk
Lat, Long: 52.830045,0.847195
Grid Reference: TF 9190 2963
Civil Parish: Fakenham CP
Council Area: North Norfolk CA (Norfolk CA)
Police Area: Norfolk PA

GBPN ID: 15709
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Fakenham,_Norfolk_15709

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