Tacolneston, Norwich, NR16 1BU

Tacolneston is a village and civil parish in the South Norfolk district of Norfolk, England. It has a population of around 700, measured at the 2011 census as a population of 825. The name appears in the 1086 Domesday Book as Tacoluestuna and is theorised to come from Anglo‑Saxon Tātwulfes tūn, meaning "Tātwulf's farmstead", via an old handwriting misread 'n' for 'u'. The village’s long history is reflected in its recorded mention in the Domesday Book, indicating continuity of settlement for over nine centuries. As a civil parish, Tacolneston is administered locally within the South Norfolk district, and its modest population size suggests a close‑knit community. The rural setting of the village offers a quiet environment while still being part of the broader Norfolk area. The historical roots and small population give Tacolneston a distinctive character within the district.