Shimpling, Norfolk
Village in Norfolk, England
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Shimpling is a village and former civil parish 16 miles (26 km) south of Norwich,[1] now in the parish of Burston and Shimpling, in the South Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England. The parish had a population of 134 in 1931.[2]
| Shimpling | |
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  Shimpling Location within Norfolk | |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DISS |
| Postcode district | IP21 |
| Dialling code | 01379 |
Amenities
Location
Historically, Shimpling was bounded on the east by Dickleburgh, on the west by Burston, on the south by Thelton, and on the north by Gissing.[5] These divisions largely remain.
History
The name "Shimpling" is Old English[6] and means 'Scimpel's people'.[7] Shimpling was recorded in the Domesday Book as Simplinga(ham).[8] On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Burston.[9]
