[4] The place name Poringland is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Porringhelanda', the meaning of which is uncertain.

The village sign, which stands close to the church and the village pond, depicts the artist John Crome, founder of the Norwich School of artists, working on his famous painting 'The Poringland Oak'.

This village contains many public services, including two pubs, a supermarket, estate agents', takeaways, a restaurant and various shops.

The village of Framingham Earl which borders Poringland, contains the local High School.

A former Norwich City and Scotland international footballer Robert Fleck also lived in Poringland.