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Cawston, Norfolk

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A medium sized village near Aylsham, Cawston draws visitors from every corner of the country to see the fabulous hammer-beam roof of St Agnes church. There was a church here as early as the 12th century, but the present building dates to the 14th century. The superb roof is one of the first examples in Britain to be built in a double hammer-beam style. In addition, St Agnes boasts a lovely 15th century painted rood screen. Nearby is the Duel Stone, commemorating the last duel fought in Norfolk, in 1698.

This illegal duel took place between Sir Henry Hobart, of Blickling Hall, and Oliver Le Neve. Hobart received a fatal wound, and Le Neve fled the country, only to return 2 years later, and be acquitted of charges.
Cawston, Norfolk, England

About Cawston
Attraction Type: Village
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Nearest Attractions Blickling Hall - 4 miles (Historic House) Bure Valley Railway - 4 miles (Family) Saxthorpe, St Andrew Church - 4.5 miles (Church) Mannington Hall Gardens - 5.3 miles (Garden) Wolterton Park - 5.3 miles (Historic House) Stody Lodge Gardens - 7.8 miles (Garden) Gunton Church - 8.7 miles (Church) North Elmham Bishop's Palace - 9 miles (Church)

Nearest Towns and Villages Aylsham - 3.7 miles away Elsing - 7.2 miles away Coltishall - 8.7 miles away Gresham - 9.6 miles away North Walsham - 9.7 miles away Holt - 9.8 miles away Wroxham - 10.7 miles away Norwich - 11.1 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Middle Cottage - 4.7 miles from Cawston Little London, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £180

East Cottage - 4.7 miles from Cawston Little London, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £180

The Old Chapel - 6.3 miles from Cawston Foxley, Norfolk Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £300

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Nearest Hotels

Old Brewery House Hotel - 2.4 miles from Cawston Reepham, Norfolk Stay from: £32.50

The Plough Inn - 3.7 miles from Cawston Norwich, Norfolk Stay from: £45.00

Wensum Valley Hotel Golf and Country Club - 5.6 miles from Cawston Norwich, Norfolk Stay from: £64.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Marsham Arms Inn - 3.4 miles from Cawston Hevingham, Norfolk From: £58.95

Aldborough Hall - 7.5 miles from Cawston Thurgarton, Norfolk From: £89.00

The Ugly Bug Inn - 8.7 miles from Cawston Norwich, Norfolk From: £40.00

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Aylsham
Tourist Information Centre
Bure Valley Railway Station
Norwich Road
Aylsham
Norfolk
England
NR11 6BW
Tel: 01263 733903
Alternate Tel: 01263 733858
Fax: 01263 733814
Email: aylsham.tic@broadland.gov.uk
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