Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Mary, Gressenhall
In or near Beetley.
Church of St Mary, Gressenhall — Grade I listed church in Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham · 4.2 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Mary, Gressenhall is a parish church in the East Midlands. Built or established in 1150, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 4.2 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed church located in Gressenhall, in the East Midlands. Established in 1150, it exemplifies Norman-medieval architecture. The site is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wensum.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7018, 0.8979
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Gressenhall
- Postcode
- NR19 2QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17535442 (CC0)
- commons: St. Mary's Church, Gressenhall - geograph.org.uk - 304748.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Gressenhall?
- Church of St Mary, Gressenhall is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR19 2QQ), in the parish of Gressenhall.
- What is Church of St Mary, Gressenhall?
- Church of St Mary, Gressenhall — Grade I listed church in Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Gressenhall?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR19 2QQ.
- When was Church of St Mary, Gressenhall built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is Church of St Mary, Gressenhall a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Gressenhall is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary, Gressenhall a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Mary, Gressenhall is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Mary, Gressenhall free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary, Gressenhall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Gressenhall?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR19 2QQ.