The Name Means "The Folk who live on the high ground between the Rivers" In 1020 AD the Manor was given by King Canute to the Abbey of St.Benet at Hulme and the Bishop of Norwich as Abbot of St.Benets is still Lord of the Manor. The Parish Extends along the North bank of the River Bure to Thurne Mouth and Includes the Ruins of the Abbey & St.James Hospital, also the 13th Century Church of St.Benedict. (Taken from the plaque on the village sign) |