Fordham, Norfolk


Fordham is a small village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk between Hilgay and Denver near the town of Downham Market. The parish falls in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk
It covers an area of and had a population of 71 in 29 households at the 2001 census.
For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
Fordham lies on the River Wissey. It is also near the ten mile bank.

History

The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book and included 22 households, with nearby Snore including a further 5 households. After the reformation, the Skipwiths were lords of the manors of Fordham and Snore. In 1603, records show there were 41 people worshipping at the local church.