Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Peter and St Paul
In or near Wendling.
Church of St Peter and St Paul — Grade I listed church in Scarning, Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham · 4.0 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Peter and St Paul is a parish church in East of England. Built or established in 1450, 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 4.0 km away.
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Official information
The Church of St Peter and St Paul is home to the Scarning Parish War Memorial, which commemorates local soldiers who died in the First and Second World Wars. The memorial features a Portland stone Celtic Wheel Cross and is located within the churchyard, providing a place for reflection and remembrance.
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 Peter and St Paul is a Grade I listed church located in the East of England. Established in 1450, 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
- 52.6722, 0.8887
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Scarning
- Postcode
- NR19 2PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Established
- 1450
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham — 4 km
- Official site
- www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17535486 (CC0)
- commons: St Peter and St Paul Church, Scarning - geograph.org.uk - 357024.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Peter and St Paul?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR19 2PE), in the parish of Scarning.
- What is Church of St Peter and St Paul?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul — Grade I listed church in Scarning, Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR19 2PE.
- When was Church of St Peter and St Paul built?
- Built or established in 1450.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul a listed building?
- Church of St Peter and St Paul is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Peter and St Paul is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of St Peter and St Paul free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Peter and St Paul is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Peter and St Paul?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR19 2PE.