Welcome to Whissonsett Web
Whissonsett or Witcingkeseta as it was known in the Domesday Book means either the settlement of the Witcing tribe or a place of watery meadows.
The village is in a valley on a tributary of the River Wensum with many wells and springs so 'watery meadows' describes it very well.
Set in the heart of rural Norfolk, it is situated between the Market Towns of Fakenham and Dereham. Whissonsett is surrounded by farm land and orchards; the Village itself encircles a beautiful 14th century Church.
It is an idyllic scene, but behind this seemingly timeless picture is the hard work carried out by generation after generation of ordinary Norfolk people to preserve and beautify the church and village they love.
With a history dating from the Dark Ages and The Iceni Tribe (Eceni) to Modern times there is a lot more to the Village than first meets the eye, so whether you`re a villager or visitor we hope you find something useful, interesting and informative.
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******** WiSpire is leading the way in providing a better broadband service to local communities across Norfolk and this is now coming to Whissonsett READ MORE. ******** --- News / Site updates To keep the site up to date the webmaster needs to have information passed on to him, please get in touch if you have events, meetings that need to be added, details that need changing etc, Thanks. --- Community Car Scheme
There is a community car scheme available for Whissonsett residents through the Village Shop at Ryburgh.
This is not a free service, volunteers are given a donation by individuals using the scheme to cover fuel and wear and tear.
The contacts and telephone number for the Village Shop in Ryburgh is Andrew Purdy, Joyce or Suzanne on
01328 829834
Community Transport Dial-A-Bus --- --- Twenty Ten Group - This is a newly formed art and craft enthusiasts group. --- From Norfolk County Council Home Fire Risk Checks, The elderly, disabled and vulnerable are entitled to free home fire risk checks of their homes and can have a free fire alarm fitted, to book a visit is ring Hayley Greener on 0800 9178137(freephone)
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Site last updated on
30/04/13