Roughton, Norfolk
| Roughton | |
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St Mary's church | |
Roughton Location within Norfolk | |
| Area | 7.23 km2 (2.79 sq mi) |
| Population | 934 (parish, 2011 census) |
| • Density | 129/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TG220320 |
| • London | 134 miles (216 km) |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR11 |
| Dialling code | 01263 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Roughton is a village and a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is located 3+3⁄4 miles (6 kilometres) south of Cromer, 19+1⁄2 miles (31.5 kilometres) north of Norwich and 6+1⁄2 miles (10.5 kilometres) northwest of North Walsham. The village's name means 'Rough farm/settlement', referring to the character of the ground.