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The original settlement, now Old Hunstanton, probably gained its name from the River Hun, which runs to the coast just to the east. It has also been argued that the name originated from "Honeystone", referring to the local red carr stone.
Where did Hunstanton get its name? The original settlement, now Old Hunstanton, probably gained its name from the River Hun, which runs to the coast just to the east. It has also been argued that the name originated from "Honeystone", referring to the local red carr stone.
A timeline illustrating the history of Hunstanton from the Bronze Age to the twentieth century.
Hunstanton has pre-historic origins, with evidence unearthed in 1970 of a late Neolithic or early Bronze Age settlement dating back to 1500 – 2000BC.
The name Hunstanton is believed to come from either the Honeystone, which was the old name for the local stone or more likely from the River Hunn which originates in the grounds of Old Hunstanton Hall and forms a moat around the house, the home of the Le Strange family. Although little more than a stream, locals are proud of their own little ...
Sep 9, 2024 · The original settlement, now Old Hunstanton, probably gained its name from the River Hun, which runs to the coast just to the east. It has also been argued that the name originated from "Honeystone", referring to the local red carr stone.
The history of Hunstanton as a seaside resort began in 1845 with the vision of Henry Le Strange, a local landowner, who dreamt of building a bathing resort south of the village of Hunstanton.
