Hethersett is a small village in Norfolk county, UK, with a population of 7,021 at the 2021 census. It covers an area of 2.489 km², with a population density of 3,163 per km². The village received the Big Society Award in 2013 for it's "work in keeping the Olympic legacy alive."
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History
The village of Hethersett was recorded in the Doomsday Book, with a recorded population of 131 households in 1086. This makes it in the top 20% of settlements mentioned in the book. Hethersett also played a part in Kett's Rebellion of 1549, where Kett and his followers took down the hedges of a landowner, John Flowerdew. After this, they met at an oak known as Kett's Oak, and marched towards Norwich. The tree itself can still be seen today.
Later, the village got its own train station in July 1845, during a period of relative economic prosperity provided by the creation of more jobs in the village. However, the station was closed in 1966, and never continued service.
Places of worship
Hethersett has four main places of worship: St Remigius, Hethersett Methodist Church, Hethersett Reformed Baptist Church, and the Hethersett Masjid and Islamic Community Centre.
St Remigius
St Remigius is an Angilican church, open during daylight hours for visitors, with a full choir. The current Rector is Revd Canon Damon Rogers. St Remigius Church itself is a medieval building with later victorian additions. The church is mainly constructed of flint, with lead and slate roofs.
Hethersett Methodist Church
The Hethersett Methodist Church is part of the Norwich Circuit (14/1). The church includes a large library and holds communion once a month. The current church building was dedicated in 1983.
Hethersett Reformed Baptist Church
The Hethersett Reformed Baptist Church was founded in 1898, and is currently without a pastor.
Hethersett Masjid and Islamic Community Center
Serving Norwich and South Norfolk, the Hethersett Masjid and Community Center offers classes, a women's prayer area, and a Wudu area.
War memorial
Hethersett War Memorial is a Portland stone cross in St. Remigius' Churchyard. The memorial was completed in 1920 and was funded by public subscription, being opened by Canon Pelham. The memorial lists the following names for the First World War:
The following names were added after the Second World War:
Furthermore, the following name was added after the Cyprus Emergency: