Historical Geography information for Pulham St Mary, Norfolk, England
| Place Name | Pulham St Mary |
| Description | Pulham St Mary is a village in Norfolk, approximately 7 miles east of Diss. The name Pulham is thought to mean the farmhouse or enclosure by the pools or streams. The earliest recorded spelling is Polleham. The Romans may have had a settlement in Pulham St Mary as pieces of Roman tile, coin and oyster shells have been found in the area. The church, dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin, is believed to date from around 1258. The village was well known in medieval times as a centre for hat-making, and the ancient Guild of St James the Lesser established the Guild Chapel. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Pulham St Mary |
| County | Norfolk |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93610 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092736 |
British Surname Clusters | Parke | Park, Parke, Parks, Parkes |