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- Feltwell, Norfolk (St Nicholas' Church)
St Nicholas' is one of two churches in this large straggly village on the edge of the Fens.
The massive Norman tower arch emphasises the church’s early foundations. The church is as broad as it is long, like a meeting house. This impression is enhanced by the light pouring through clear glass windows.
The church is truncated at both ends - a chancel was demolished in 1862 and the west tower collapsed during repairs in 1898. The Tudor brick south porch and the tall Perpendicular clerestory windows, with striking flushwork panels between them on the south side, are evidence of later work.
Three clappers remain from the tower bells.
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.
5 miles north west of Brandon and 12 miles south east of Downham Market on B1112
Nearest railway station: Lakenheath (2.9 miles)
TL 712 909
01/05/12
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St Peter's Church, Hockwold, Norfolk
An unspoilt Medieval delight
St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish, Norfolk
A tiny thatched church with Medieval paintings and Norman carving
Oxburgh Hall
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Thetford Forest Park
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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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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, 4.9mb)
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 Peter's Church, Hockwold, Norfolk An unspoilt Medieval delight Station Road, Hockwold, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4HZ
See church page
St Mary's Church, Barton Bendish, Norfolk A tiny thatched church with Medieval paintings and Norman carving Boughton Long Road, Barton Bendish, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE33 9DN
See church page
All Saints' Church, Icklingham, Suffolk A treasure house of local craftmanship The Street, Icklingham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6PL
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).
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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.
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.
There are four steps to the churchyard gate and two steps into 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.
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I have visited the church twice. I plan on visiting again. My great, great grandfather and his mother, Ann Maria Pettit, are buried in the churchyard. His name is Robert Flatt, died when he was 100 years old.
The church is lovely. The huge bible is something to see with some old style of printing. I hope it stays the way it is.