Mileham is a village mid way between East Dereham and Fakenham in Norfolk.

The name Mileham comes from the presence of a Mill. It is a linear village in 'High Norfolk', and is a 'Conservation Village,' centered on Burwood Hall and The Castle.

There is a ruined Norman castle near to the site of the Roman Camp and a fine church St John the Baptist with some rare stained glass windows.

Sir Edward Coke was born at Mileham Hall ( now demolished), on 1st February 1552. He became Speaker of The House of Commons in 1593 and Attorney General in 1596.

The village has a Primary school, Post Office/General Store and Village Hall. The Royal Oak public house stood in the village centre up until the early 1980s, but has since been converted into a private residence. Nearby is the source of the rivers Nar ( westerly flow) and Wensum ( easterly flow).

See also

• HMS Mileham, a Ham class minesweeper
• Matthew Mileham, a British hammer thrower
• Lacy Barnes-Mileham, an American discus thrower

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Coordinates: 52°44′N 0°51′E / 52.733, 0.85