Ryston
Encyclopedia
Ryston is a small village
and civil parish
in the English county of Norfolk
. It once had its own railway station
.
It covers an area of 9.36 km² (3.6 sq mi) and had a population of 93 in 34 households as of the 2001 census
.
For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district
of King's Lynn and West Norfolk
.
Ryston Hall is a country house, built by the architect Sir Roger Pratt as his own home in 1669. It was later remodelled by Sir John Soane
. The formal gardens and woodland walks are open to the public several times a year. The grounds also contain one of the Oak trees that are called Kett's Oak, and is associated with Kett's Rebellion
of 1549.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
and civil parish
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
in the English county of Norfolk
Norfolk
Norfolk is a low-lying county in the East of England. It has borders with Lincolnshire to the west, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea coast and to the north-west the county is bordered by The Wash. The county...
. It once had its own railway station
Ryston railway station
Ryston railway station was a railway station serving Fordham, Norfolk. It was on a branch line from Denver.-History:The Downham and Stoke Ferry Railway opened on 1 August 1882, and Ryston station opened with the line. Passengers services were withdrawn on 22 September 1930, and the line closed to...
.
It covers an area of 9.36 km² (3.6 sq mi) and had a population of 93 in 34 households as of the 2001 census
United Kingdom Census 2001
A nationwide census, known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 29 April 2001. This was the 20th UK Census and recorded a resident population of 58,789,194....
.
For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district
Non-metropolitan district
Non-metropolitan districts, or colloquially shire districts, are a type of local government district in England. As created, they are sub-divisions of non-metropolitan counties in a so-called "two-tier" arrangement...
of King's Lynn and West Norfolk
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
King's Lynn and West Norfolk is a local government district and borough in Norfolk, England. Its council is based in the town of King's Lynn.-History:...
.
Ryston Hall is a country house, built by the architect Sir Roger Pratt as his own home in 1669. It was later remodelled by Sir John Soane
John Soane
Sir John Soane, RA was an English architect who specialised in the Neo-Classical style. His architectural works are distinguished by their clean lines, massing of simple form, decisive detailing, careful proportions and skilful use of light sources...
. The formal gardens and woodland walks are open to the public several times a year. The grounds also contain one of the Oak trees that are called Kett's Oak, and is associated with Kett's Rebellion
Kett's Rebellion
Kett's Rebellion was a revolt in Norfolk, England during the reign of Edward VI. The rebellion was in response to the enclosure of land. It began in July 1549 but was eventually crushed by forces loyal to the English crown....
of 1549.