Museums · East of England
Erpingham
In or near Wickmere.
Erpingham — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Aylsham · 5.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Erpingham is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Erpingham is a museum located in the East Midlands. It showcases various exhibits related to the local heritage and history of the area. The museum offers insights into the cultural and social development of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
Erpingham's name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and derives from the Old English for the homestead or village of Eorp's people. There is archaeological evidence to suggest Erpingham was the site of two Roman settlements, one of which suggests a military or religious function. Furthermore, Roman artefacts, including coins, brooches and a quern-stone, have been discovered close to the village. In the Domesday Book, Erpingham is listed as a settlement of 27 households in the hundred of South Erpingham. In 1086, the village was divided between the East Anglian estates of Roger Bigot, St Benet's Abbey, Drogo de la Beuvrière and Ranulf brother of Ilger. Erpingham Watermill is first recorded in the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.8400, 1.2530
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Erpingham
- Postcode
- NR11 7AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Aylsham — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Erpingham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Erpingham War Memorial
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Deer Mead
Campsites · 1.2 km
Alby Crafts
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Downtide Caravans
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Norfolk Children's Book Centre
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Saracen's Head
Historic pubs · 2.1 km
Bridge At The Mill House
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Ingworth Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.3 km
Wickmere
Towns & cities · 2.4 km
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Erpingham War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Erpingham?
- Erpingham is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR11 7AW), in the parish of Erpingham.
- What is Erpingham?
- Erpingham — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Erpingham?
- The nearest railway station is Aylsham, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR11 7AW.
- Is Erpingham a protected site?
- Yes — Erpingham is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Erpingham?
- The nearest railway station is Aylsham, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR11 7AW.