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Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Fakenham within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Fakenham, market town and par. with ry. sta., W. Norfolk, on river Wensum, 13 miles NW. of Dereham and 127½ miles NE. of London, 2208 ac., pop. 2756; P.O., T.O., 3 Banks. Market-day, Thursday; the corn market is one of the most important in the county.
A village in Gallow hundred, in the county of Norfolk.