[4] During the Second World War, anti-tank obstacles were built in Burnham Norton Parish to defend against a possible German invasion.

[5] Additionally, in the same period a small boat name the Vena was towed ashore and used for target practice- the wreck still remains.

The village is located close to the coast, and overlooks the tidal Norton Marshes and Scolt Head Island NNR.

[9] The church was lightly restored in the Nineteenth Century and boasts an elaborate painted pulpit depicting various saints.

The village's national constituency is North West Norfolk which has been represented by the Conservative's James Wild MP since 2010.