Melville and Co.'s Directory and Gazetteer of Norwich, Yarmouth, Dereham, Swaffham, Wymondham, Fakenham, Thetford, Attleborough, Aylsham, Diss, Reepham, Foulsham, Hingham, &c.; Ipswich, Bury St. Edmund's, Woodbridge, Lowestoft, Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth, Eye, Stowmarket, Needham Market, &c. [1856]

by F. R. Melville & Co.

Richards, James, farmer

Smith, Mr. Matthew, Carlton house

Steward, Rev. John Henry

Thrower, Isaac, shoemaker

CATTON.

Catton is a picturesque village, containing many very pretty seats, about 2½ miles N. of Norwich Station, and 116 miles from London, with 900 acres of land; and in 1851, a population of 618. This being a short distance from the City of Norwich, many opulent merchants have residences here.

The Church of St. Margaret is a very neat and pretty building, with an ancient round tower, octagonal at the top. The inside of the church is in excellent repair; it was enlarged and beautifully restored in 1850–1852, at the expence of nearly £1,000, and contains some good specimens of carving and stained glass. The living is a vicarage in the gift of the Dean and Chapter of Norwich, and the vicar is the Rev. Richard Hart, B.A. There are several bequests for the poor; also a Free School, supported by subscription.

Attoe, George, lime burner

Badcock, William, blacksmith

Barker, William, farmer