On its hillock above the River Chet stands this charming little Norman church, with its round tower surmounted by a later octagonal top.
The magnificent south doorway, carved fantastically with Norman motifs, must surely have been the work of the same mason as at nearby St Mary's Church, Hales - another of the Trust’s churches that also has a wonderfully carved entrance.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
12 miles south east of Norwich and 1 mile east of Loddon, north of A146
Nearest railway station: Reedham (2.6 miles)
TM 385 988
01/05/12
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St Margaret's Church, Hales, Norfolk
An astonishing little church lost in time
St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham, Norfolk
A peaceful church with a rare octagonal tower
St Olave's Priory
The wonderfully complete 14th century brick-vaulted refectory undercroft - later a cottage occupied until 1902 - of a small Augustinian priory.
Somerleyton Hall and Gardens
Heritage site
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Norfolk County Guide (PDF, 4.9mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Norfolk. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St Margaret's Church, Hales, Norfolk
An astonishing little church lost in time
Church Lane, Hales, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6QL
See church page
St Nicholas' Church, Buckenham, Norfolk
A peaceful church with a rare octagonal tower
School Road, Buckenham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4HN
See church page
St Mary's Church, Moulton, Norfolk
Beautiful Medieval wall paintings
Reedham Road, Moulton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3NW
See church page
St Olave's Priory The wonderfully complete 14th century brick-vaulted refectory undercroft - later a cottage occupied until 1902 - of a small Augustinian priory. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/st-olaves-priory
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Norfolk churches are in CCT’s South East region.
Norfolk Broads Official Tourist Information
Norfolk & Norwich Archaeological society
Norfolk Family History Society
Reference of historical & archaeological societies in Norfolk
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
to pay a visit to this church was a dream forfilled for me. Having no means of transport myself - a very kind son gave me a wonderful day.
We visited Heckingham but did not go in and also Hales. Although small in size they are giants in the way they have survived for hundreds of years - absolutely charming if I can say that about a church.
What a lovely place to visit,so peaceful,we parked opposite the church,and up the steps we went,I loved the doorway into the church and the unusual floor memorials,really worth a visit.