[2] For the purposes of local government, it falls within the district of King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

At least three Stow Halls have existed on the estate, the original was built around 1589 by Nicholas Hare, Master of the Rolls and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, but fell into disrepair and was demolished.

From 1940 to 1980 the house was used by the local health authority as a maternity hospital and was demolished in 1994 when it was found to be beyond economic repair.

[4] Holy Trinity Parish Church was extensively restored by John Raphael Rodrigues Brandon around 1850.

[6] The church also has a stained glass window to the memory of Victoria Cross recipient James Adams who was vicar here from 1896 to 1902.