Marlingford
# Marlingford

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.

## Features

Marlingford has a church called St Mary, and a pub called The Marlingford Bell on Bawburgh Road.

## History

The name "Marlingford" is uncertain but may mean 'ford of Mearthel's people' or 'ford at Marthing'. Marlingford was recorded in the Domesday Book as Marthingheforda/Merlingeforda. On 25 March 1885 part of Easton parish was transferred to Marlingford. On 1 April 1935 the parish of Colton was merged with Marlingford. In 2001 the new parish was renamed to "Marlingford and Colton".

