Historic churches · East of England
All Saints Church, West Harling
In or near North Lopham.
All Saints Church, West Harling — church in West Harling, Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road · 2.8 km
- Free entry
About
All Saints Church, West Harling is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in West Harling, Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4289°, 0.9022°.
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Heritage listing
All Saints Church, West Harling, is a redundant Anglican church in the civil parish of Harling, Norfolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands in an isolated position on the edge of Thetford Forest.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
All Saints Church in West Harling is a historic church known for its architectural features and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the church's interior and appreciate its historical significance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
All Saints Church, West Harling, is a redundant Anglican church in the civil parish of Harling, Norfolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands in an isolated position on the edge of Thetford Forest.
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Background
History
The church dates from the late 13th century, with alterations and additions during the following century. It was repaired in 1733, further alterations were carried out in 1756, and the church was restored in 1902.
Architecture
The nave has a hammerbeam roof and the chancel roof is barrel vaulted, both of these dating from 1902. In the chancel are a single piscina, a double piscina, and a niche for a sedilia. On the back of the niche is a fragment of painted diaper decoration. In some of the windows are pieces of medieval stained glass. The octagonal font dates from the 15th century. In the nave floor are three brasses with dates in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. The reredos contains Flemish panels, and in the church is a bust dating from 1780.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4289, 0.9022
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Harling
- Postcode
- NR16 2SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road — 2.8 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4729540 (CC0)
- wikipedia: All Saints Church, West Harling (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The church of All Saints - geograph.org.uk - 1709325.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is All Saints Church, West Harling?
- All Saints Church, West Harling is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR16 2SE), in the parish of Harling.
- What is All Saints Church, West Harling?
- All Saints Church, West Harling — church in West Harling, Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to All Saints Church, West Harling?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR16 2SE.
- When was All Saints Church, West Harling built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is All Saints Church, West Harling a listed building?
- All Saints Church, West Harling is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is All Saints Church, West Harling a protected site?
- Yes — All Saints Church, West Harling is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is All Saints Church, West Harling free to visit?
- Yes, All Saints Church, West Harling is free to enter.
- How do I get to All Saints Church, West Harling?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR16 2SE.