Stow Bedon
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| Stow Bedon | |
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| Statistics | |
| Population: | 225 |
| Ordnance Survey | |
| OS grid reference: | TL955963 |
| Administration | |
| District: | Breckland |
| Shire county: | Norfolk |
| Region: | East of England |
| Constituent country: | England |
| Sovereign state: | United Kingdom |
| Other | |
| Ceremonial county: | Norfolk |
| Historic county: | Norfolk |
| Services | |
| Police force: | {{{Police}}} |
| Fire and rescue: | {{{Fire}}} |
| Ambulance: | East of England |
| Post office and telephone | |
| Post town: | ATTLEBOROUGH |
| Postal district: | NR17 |
| Dialling code: | 01953 |
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| UK Parliament: | |
| European Parliament: | East of England |
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Stow Bedon is a village of approximately 225 inhabitants (2001 Village Appraisal) in the Breckland district of the English county of Norfolk.
The Domesday Book mentions Stow Bedon, but in limited detail.
The Inclosure Act however mentions Stow Bedon as a 'Free Village' and mentions how the village "maintained an independent spirit". Further records show that during Queen Victoria's Jubilee, instead of the traditional rosting of an Ox, Stow Bedon only roasted a pig.
Kelly's Directory for 1883 records that Stow Bedon had a population of 324 with a total of 35 dwelling. It has been assumed in recent times however that the true number of houses during this period would have been greater.
Stow Bedon is neighbored by the hamlet of Lower Stow Bedon although the two often appear to be considered one village.
Today the village fete is held annually in June, and the village church St Botolphs holds a Flower Festival.
The Great Eastern Pingo Trail, a 13 kilometre circular walk, starts and finishes here. Parking is on the A1075, in the old railway station yard.
Stow Bedon is closely connected to the towns of Watton, Attleborough and Thetford
