Cantley, Norfolk
| Cantley | |
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St Margaret's Church | |
Cantley Location within Norfolk | |
| Area | 0.52 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
| Population | 511 (2021) |
| • Density | 983/km2 (2,550/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TG381036 |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR13 |
| Dialling code | 01493 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Cantley is a village and former civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is 2+1⁄2 miles (4.0 km) north-west of Reedham, 9 miles (14 km) west of Great Yarmouth and 10 miles (16 km) south-east of Norwich. It is notable for being the site of a major sugar refining factory.
The village, which is now part of the parish of Cantley, Limpenhoe and Southwood, is on the north bank of the River Yare and is partly within the Broads Special Protection Area. Cantley Marshes, a Site of Special Scientific Interest managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is south-west of the village.