Gimingham

The Village is mentioned in the Doomsday Book of about 1085 as GIMINGEHAM. In 1211 it appears as GEMINGEHEM; In 1192 as GUMINGEHAM. It is thought to mean the 'Ham' or 'Homestead' of GYMMA'S people. Gymma was probably the personal name of the Anglo-Saxon leader who came to Britain during the 5th or 6th Century A.D.
The population of Gimingham is now approximately 430, even more now.


The village sign to commemorate the Jubilee, stands on the corner, near the village hall. It was unveiled on Saturday June 16th 1979. Depicted on it are the mill, (since destroyed), the church, the pound & John of Gaunts House.



The Pound stands at the cross roads at the Trunch end of the village. Stray animals that were impounded, could be reclaimed on the payment of a fine. The triangular plan of this pound is most unusual.