RACKHEATH, in Taverham hundred, 4½ miles N.E. of Norwich, was originally
divided into two parishes, called Great and Little Rackheath, now united
in one. The population in 1851 was 281, employed chiefly in husbandry.
The houses are very widely spread; some are two miles distant from each
other. The parish contains about 2000 acres. The Hall, a splendid
mansion, has lately been much added to and embellished by the present
owner, Sir Henry J. Stracey; it is in the centre of a large and
well-wooded park. The Grange is also an adjoining estate, belonging to
the same owner. He is also lord of the manor, and patron of the church
of All Saints, which stands half a mile from the village, in a meadow.
The incumbent is the Rev. F. H. S. Hodgson. There is also a Free School,
supported by Sir H. J. Stracey. Here was formerly a Priory.
Aldous, Frederic, farmer
Buttifant, William, farmer
Clark, John, W. victualler, Green Man
Davey, Emma, school-mistress
Etheridge, Thomas, farmer
Forder, Joseph, blacksmith
George, Henry, farmer
Gillingwater, Edward, gardener
Goulder, Christmas E., farm bailiff
Pyle, Robt., farmer, Green Farm
Stracey, Sir Henry J., the Hall
Ward, James, shopkeeper
Watts, Robert, farmer