Wimbotsham Norfolk - St Mary's Church
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Norfolk12
N 52° 37.056 E 000° 23.694
31U E 323645 N 5832919
An unusual Country church perched on a hill overlooking the village.
Waymark Code: WM9HG7
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/23/2010
Views: 1
St Mary’s church features two Norman doorways, and carved bench ends with animals.
The Church was built around 1170.
Approx 1850 the Roof of nave was altered from thatch to slate with walls raised to suit.
Original chancel rebuilt complete with a rounded addition over what was thought to be a prior structure.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1170
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: multi cultural
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 6:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
st marys church
Wimbotsham, Norfolk United kingdom
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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