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- Barton Bendish, Norfolk (St Mary's Church)
The church of St Mary’s is idyllic and it has a wonderfully still, white simplicity.
Rising from a tall-grassed churchyard, it has aged walls, the colour of pale honey, under a mellow thatched roof.
This 14th-century church has a complicated history: the tower fell in 1710 and the fine west door – described by Pevsner as one of the finest Norman doorways in England – was taken from a neighbouring church, now demolished.
The rustic interior has wonderful pews, one with a date of 1637. Look for the carved communion table from 1633, together with a strange 14th-century painting thought to be of St Catherine.
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.
6 miles east of Downham Market off A122. In the village take the road signposted to Broughton, turn right on the first corner and follow the track round to the left where the church is hidden by trees.
Nearest railway station: Downham Market (6 miles)
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01/05/12
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St Peter's Church, Hockwold, Norfolk
An unspoilt Medieval delight
Oxburgh Hall
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Castle Acre: Castle Acre Priory
This important Norfolk visitor attraction is one of the largest and best preserved monastic sites in England dating back to 1090.
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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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.
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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).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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, 4.75mb)
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 Nicholas' Church, Feltwell, Norfolk A strangely beautiful church Hythe Road, Feltwell, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4AE
See church page
St Peter's Church, Hockwold, Norfolk An unspoilt Medieval delight Station Road, Hockwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4HZ
See church page
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Wiggenhall, Norfolk Carved saints and a broken heart Church Road, Wiggenhall, King'S Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3EJ
See church page
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.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
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.
There is one step down into 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.
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