Fordham, Norfolk
Fordham is a small village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk between Hilgay and Denver near the town of Downham Market. The parish falls in the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk It covers an area of and had a population of 71 in 29 households at the 2001 census. For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Fordham lies on the River Wissey. It is also near the Ten Mile (16 km) Bank. The Church of England parish church, St Mary's , is now redundant and in the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches. The church is a Grade II* listed building. History. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book and included 22 households, with nearby Snore (later Snore Hall) including a further 5 households. After the reformation, the Skipwiths were lords of the manors of Fordham and Snore. In 1603, records show there were 41 people worshipping at the local church.