South Lynn
{{Short description|Area of King's Lynn}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}}
{{Use British English|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox UK place
|static_image_name = Diamond Street, South Lynn - geograph.org.uk - 2487535.jpg
|static_image_width = 240px
|country = England
|official_name = South Lynn
|population =
|coordinates = {{coord|52.739220|0.395703|display=inline,title}}
|london_distance = {{convert|100|mi|km|0}}
|shire_district = {{nowrap|King's Lynn and West Norfolk}}
|shire_county = Norfolk
|region = East of England
|constituency_westminster = North West Norfolk
|post_town = KING'S LYNN
|postcode_district = PE30-PE34
|postcode_area = PE
|dial_code = 01553
|os_grid_reference =
|website = [http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/ www.west-norfolk.gov.uk]
}}
South Lynn is an area{{cite web |title=South Lynn |url=https://www.dioceseofnorwich.org/church/lynn-archdeaconry/lynn-deanery/kings-lynn-group-south-and-west-lynn/south-lynn-parish/ |website=Diocese of Norwich |access-date=21 September 2021}} of King's Lynn, in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England. It is located directly south of the town, near the A47 and A418 roads.
History
South Lynn was historically known as "Old South Lynn" and had a manor that was owned before 1066 by King Harold. When travellers visited the area, to access Bishop's Lynn, they would have to gain access via Friar Street and All Saints Church. Traffic inbound to the area would have to use the south gate at South Lynn. Due to it lacking a community, a market, or any major important centre, South Lynn was merged into King's Lynn in 1555 and since then, has formed a major part of the southern part of the town.{{cite web |title=Side by side georeferenced maps viewer - Map images - National Library of Scotland |url=https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=14&lat=52.73916&lon=0.40006&layers=6&right=BingHyb |website=maps.nls.uk |access-date=7 October 2021}}{{cite web |title=Old South Lynn |url=https://www.southandwestlynn.org.uk/old-south-lynn.html |website=The Benefice of South and West Lynn |access-date=7 October 2021 |language=en}} The area is a parish of King's Lynn and is directly southeast of West Lynn which is separated from the area by the Great River Ouse and the area is also separated from King's Lynn to the north by a small part of the River Nar. The civil parish was abolished on 1 April 1935 to form Kings Lynn.{{cite web|url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10123896|title=Relationships and changes South Lynn AP/CP through time|publisher=A Vision of Britain through Time|accessdate=17 September 2022}} In 1931 the parish had a population of 7610.{{cite web|url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10123896/cube/TOT_POP|title=Population statistics South Lynn AP/CP through time|publisher=A Vision of Britain through Time|accessdate=17 September 2022}}
Landmarks
File:The church of All Saints in King's Lynn - south transept - geograph.org.uk - 1875294.jpg
All Saints Church{{cite web |title=All Saints Church |url=http://info.visitwestnorfolk.com/King%27s-Lynn-All-Saints-Church/details/?dms=3&venue=0165080 |website=info.visitwestnorfolk.com |access-date=7 October 2021 |language=en}} is the main church of the area{{cite web |title=Hidden Gem. All Saints’ Church, South Lynn, Norfolk |url=https://blosslynspage.wordpress.com/2014/09/15/hidden-gem-all-saints-church-south-lynn-norfolk/ |website=Echoes of the Past |access-date=21 September 2021 |language=en |date=15 September 2014}} as well as nearby King's Lynn Minster in the main town centre. It is the oldest church in King's Lynn, dating from the 11th century, but was rebuilt in the 14th and 15th centuries; the tower collapsed in 1763. It is grade II* listed.{{NHLE|desc=Church of All Saints|num=1195345|access-date=7 October 2021}}
Transport
The area is served by bus routes 46, 47 and X46, which provide services to King's Lynn, Downham Market and Wisbech; the routes are operated by Lynx or Go To Town (West Norfolk Community Transport Project).
South Lynn's nearest railway stations are King's Lynn and Watlington; both stations are on the Fen line, providing regular services to Ely, Cambridge and London King's Cross.
File:South Lynn ex-GE B12-3 4-6-0 on Rail Tour geograph-2846661-by-Ben-Brooksbank.jpg
The area was served by South Lynn railway station, which was on the Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway from Saxby to Yarmouth Beach, Norwich City and Cromer. There was a short spur to connect the line to the nearby King's Lynn railway station. {{cite web |title=The railway bridges of South Lynn, among other remnants |url=https://lewiscollard.com/lynn-railways/south-lynn-bridges/ |website=lewiscollard.com |access-date=21 September 2021}} The station opened in 1886 and closed in 1959.
References
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External links
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- {{cite web|url=https://www.southandwestlynn.org.uk/old-south-lynn.html|title=Old South Lynn|publisher=Benefice of South and West Lynn}} Map and historical information
Category:Populated places in Norfolk