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Marlingford

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St Mary's church Marlingford Norfolk (3709966398)
St Mary's church Marlingford Norfolk (3709966398)

Marlingford is a village and former civil parish, 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Norwich, now in the parish of Marlingford and Colton, in the South Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England. In 1931 the parish had a population of 181.

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Marlingford
Barford Road, South Norfolk Marlingford and Colton

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Barford Road
NR9 5HX South Norfolk, Marlingford and Colton
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