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King's Lynn, Norfolk

King's Lynn is a historic sea port and market town in Norfolk, found near the county's north-westernmost corner on the Wash. The heart of the town is mediæval in structure. The town has two Guildhalls, several churches and merchant's houses from many ages. The parish church of St Margaret is unique in bearing on its towers not only a clock but a tide clock, an indication of the prime importance of the tide to the townsmen. The docks just a step away are at the heart of the town's past and present. The town is within the council area of King's Lynn and West Norfolk (Norfolk).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Norfolk
Lat, Long: 52.7518,0.3947
Grid Reference: TF 6171 1982
Council Area: King's Lynn and West Norfolk CA (Norfolk CA)
Police Area: Norfolk PA

GBPN ID: 24492
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/King's_Lynn,_Norfolk_24492

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