Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Margaret
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Church of St Margaret — church in Breckles, Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road · 6.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Margaret is located in Norfolk, postcode NR17 1EW, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Harling Road, which is 6.9 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Margaret is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1050. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Breckles, Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5139°, 0.8847°.
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Heritage listing
The church of Breckles St Margaret is an Anglican church near Stow Bedon, Norfolk, England. It is one of 124 existent round-tower churches in Norfolk. The church is an active parish church in the Diocese of Norwich. It has been designated a Grade I listed building by English Heritage.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Margaret is a historic church located in Breckland, known for its architectural significance and community role. Visitors can explore its beautiful interior and learn about its history and the local area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The church of Breckles St Margaret is an Anglican church near Stow Bedon, Norfolk, England. It is one of 124 existent round-tower churches in Norfolk. The church is an active parish church in the Diocese of Norwich. It has been designated a Grade I listed building by English Heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5139, 0.8847
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Stow Bedon and Breckles
- Postcode
- NR17 1EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Established
- 1050
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road — 6.9 km
- Official site
- www.breckland-rollofhonour.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4960050 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Margaret, Breckles (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Breckles-g3.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Margaret?
- Church of St Margaret is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR17 1EW), in the parish of Stow Bedon and Breckles.
- What is Church of St Margaret?
- Church of St Margaret — church in Breckles, Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Margaret?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR17 1EW.
- When was Church of St Margaret built?
- Built or established in 1050.
- Is Church of St Margaret a listed building?
- Church of St Margaret is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Margaret a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Margaret is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Margaret free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Margaret is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Margaret?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR17 1EW.