| Westwick | |
|---|---|
  Westwick Location withinNorfolk | |
| Area | 4.88 km2 (1.88 sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TG278268 |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR10 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| 52°47′28″N1°22′41″E / 52.791033°N 1.378098°E /52.791033; 1.378098 | |
Westwick is a village andcivil parish in theEnglish county ofNorfolk, situated to the south ofNorth Walsham.It covers an area of 4.88 km2 (1.88 sq mi) and had a population of 53 in 29 households at the2001 census.[1] The population remained less than 100 at the 2011 Census and was included in the civil parish ofSwanton Abbott.For the purposes of local government, it falls within thedistrict ofNorth Norfolk.
The villages name means 'West specialised farm'.[2]
Westwick House was built in 1704 for John Berney and later passed (through marriage) to the Petres family. It is now owned by the Alexander family who own the entire estate. They have done so for 74 years.
Media related toWestwick, Norfolk at Wikimedia Commons
"Memories of Westwick" by Barbara Eldred
