Fritton is a village and former civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. Fritton is located 6 miles south-west of Great Yarmouth and 16 miles south-east of Norwich, along the A143. The origins of Fritton's name is uncertain, and it either derives from the Old English for a settlement of refuge or safety or an amalgamation of the Old English and Old Nors…Fritton is a village and former civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. Fritton is located 6 miles south-west of Great Yarmouth and 16 miles south-east of Norwich, along the A143. The origins of Fritton's name is uncertain, and it either derives from the Old English for a settlement of refuge or safety or an amalgamation of the Old English and Old Norse for Frithi's settlement or village.