Wayland is an area in the district of Breckland within the English county of Norfolk. It is situated approximately 20 miles west of Norwich.A Visitors Guide
The area is a historic hundred, and was originally called Wanelunt, or Waneland.GENUKI: Norfolk: Genealogy: Gazetteers and Directories:White's 1845:Wayland:Hundred It centres on the town of Watton, and encompasses the villages of Ashill, Carbrooke, Caston, Great Cressingham, Great Hockham, Griston, Little Cressingham with Threxton, Merton, Ovington, Saham Toney, Scoulton, Stow Bedon with Breckles, and Thompson.Wayland Site – Home Page
The area is crossed by the Peddars Way, a 46-mile footpath that follows the route of a Roman road, and is the location of Wayland Wood, famed as the setting for the Babes in the Wood legend.Norfolk Myth – Babes in the Wood Wayland Wood Norfolk
Wayland has a local newspaper and many local businesses.Wayland Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce also maintains an information directory of local organisations contact details.Information Directory
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