Foulden, Norfolk

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Foulden is a village and parish in south-west Norfolk, in the rural district of Breckland. In 2001 its population was approximately 425[1]. The first syllable rhymes with "fowl", not "bowl".

"Foulden" derives from the words "fowl" and "den", meaning "hill frequented by birds". It was recorded as "Fugalduna" in the Domesday Book^[1].

The village lies on the edge of Thetford Forest. Birdlife is plentiful owing to the many trees in the area, large stretches of open water, and its location near the Fens. To the north of the village is Foulden Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Local industry is primarily agricultural, including dairy farming, sugar beet and other crops.