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All Saints Church, West Harling is a Grade I listed church in Norfolk. Read about its history and architecture, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About All Saints Church, West Harling
All Saints' Church stands alone on the edge of Thetford Forest in Norfolk, reached by a track across a field rather than a road.
The exterior combines flint and stone with a tall tower that rises above the surrounding conifers.
Inside, stained glass from 1850 throws coloured light over oak benches, brasses and a reredos fitted with medieval panels.
The Churches Conservation Trust now cares for the building, which is closed during Norfolk school holidays but open daily the rest of the year.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of All Saints Church, West Harling
The church dates from the late 13th century, with the first historical mention in 1254. It stands on what became an isolated site on a private estate near Berdewelle Hall Farm. Listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England, a recognition of its architectural and historic importance, the building was declared redundant and passed into the care of the Churches Conservation Trust, which took on its conservation and upkeep.
Architecture of All Saints Church, West Harling
The church mixes flint and stone in its outer walls, with carved faces decorating the exterior and a tall tower visible above the treeline of Thetford Forest. Inside is stained glass from 1850 and medieval panels incorporated into a 20th-century reredos.
Plan your visit to All Saints Church, West Harling
Nearest station: Harling Road Rail Station (1.7 miles)
Closed during Norfolk school holidays; open daily 10am–4pm the rest of the year.
Places to visit near All Saints Church, West Harling
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View St John the Baptist's Church, Stanton on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 10 miles of All Saints Church, West Harling there are 7 historic properties, including 4 churchs and 2 priorys, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of All Saints Church, West Harling there are 28 historic properties, including 14 churchs, 8 historic houses and 2 priorys, across Churches Conservation Trust, Historic Houses and English Heritage sites.
Stay nearby
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A medieval Norfolk church reached only by a field track, its tower rising alone above the pines of Thetford Forest.
- Type
- church
- Location
- Norfolk, England
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