Historic Towns and Villages in Norfolk

Docking is a pretty village in north-west Norfolk, with a history going back to at least the 11th century. There was a medieval priory here, though the site has been lost. The 14th-century church of St Mary boasts a marble altar from 1638 and a late medieval font.
Docking, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: 14th-century St Mary's church
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A market town in the Fens with a long history, Downham Market stands on the banks of the river Great Ouse. It is well located for the nearby Welney Waterfowl and Wetlands Trust nature reserve, a veritable Mecca for bird-watchers. In Downham Market itself is Denver Mill, a restored watermill.
Downham Market, Norfolk, England

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Edingthorpe is a small, rural village near Walsham, in north Norfolk, set in lovely countryside. There are few village amenities; no pub or village shop for example, but it is that very unspoilt charm that helps make Edingthorpe so appealing. Its the type of place where it feels like nothing has disturbed the peace for centuries.
Edingthorpe, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: The Saxon church of All Saints
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A small village near Dereham, Elsing was once a market town, but over the years it has diminished to its current quiet state. The village is reputed to be named after a Saxon chief named Elesa. The moated manor house in Elsing was built by the Hastings family around the year 1470.
Elsing, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: The 1347 Hasting brass in St Mary's church
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Fakenham is an attractive, historic market town between Norwich and Kings Lynn. Its location makes Fakenham a good base for exploring the scenic north Norfolk coast region. It has been named the 7th best place to live in England by Country Life magazine.
Fakenham, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: 14th century St Peter and St Paul's church
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Gorleston is a popular holiday village on the Norfolk coast between Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. Gorleston has fine, sandy beaches and a wide array of facilities for family seaside holidays, without the overcrowding that can affect larger centres on the coast.
Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: 13th century St Andrew's church
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A large town on the Norfolk coast, at the mouth of the River Yare, Great Yarmouth has a long history as a fishing port, but more recently it has become more closely associated with seaside holidays, owing to the long stretches of sandy beaches in the region. St Nicholas Church in Great Yarmouth is the largest parish church in England. It was founded in 1119.
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: The 13th century Toll House is one of the oldest civic buildings in England
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Gresham is a small village near Norwich. The parish church of All Saints has one of the finest Seven Sacrament fonts in Norfolk - and that's saying something! These octagonal fonts are prevalent in Norfolk, and Gresham boasts one of the best examples. All Saints also has a round tower - another a Norfolk characteristic.
Gresham, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: All Saints church and its Seven Sacrament font
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An attractive village on the north Norfolk coast, east of Bacton. The name is loosely pronounced 'Haze-bro' and any attempt to pronounce it as it is spelled will be met by much amusement from locals (I speak from experience!).
Happisburgh, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: 18th century lighthouse
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Harpley is a small village between Norwich and Fakenham. The village dates to the time of Domesday Book, if not earlier, and the name probably refers to salt-panning (from the 'salt-harp', a filter used in salt manufacture in medieval times). Northwest of the village are remains of Bronze Age round barrows, and a Neolithic long barrow stands on Harpley Common.
Harpley, Norfolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: 13th century St Lawrence church
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