title: West Bilney
text: # West Bilney
  
  West Bilney is a village and former civil parish on the A47 road, 32 miles (51 km) west of Norwich, now in the parish of East Winch, in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England. In 1931 the parish had a population of 188. Its church is dedicated to St Cecilia.
  
  ## History
  
  The name "Bilney" probably means 'Bil(l)a's island'. West Bilney was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Benelai/Bilenei/Binelai. On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with East Winch.
  
  ## Notable residents
  
  Actor Stephen Fry owns a home in the village.
  
  