Museums · East of England
Fakenham
In or near Pattesley.
Fakenham — 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
- Walsingham · 6.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Fakenham 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fakenham is a museum located in the East Midlands. It showcases the local history and heritage of the area, providing insights into its past and cultural significance. The museum features various exhibits that reflect the community's development over time.
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Background
History
The name Fakenham is Saxon and has been interpreted as meaning "homestead of Facca", or "Fair Place"/"Place on a Fair River". Numerous arrowheads and flint tools found in the parish indicate occupation during Neolithic times. Two copper alloy socketed axeheads have been unearthed in Fakenham dated to the Bronze Age. In 2015, a lead plaque was found near Fakenham dating to the Early Medieval period, and has been interpreted as having been used to overcome an illness-causing dwarf based on its runic inscription. Before 1066 the manor of Fakenham was held by King Harold, before being taken by King William the Conqueror. The manor was relatively large, containing surrounding villages such as…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8356, 0.8510
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Fakenham
- Postcode
- NR21 8BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Fakenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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The Rampant Horse Inn
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Site of Old Rectory
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Town Sign
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fakenham?
- Fakenham is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR21 8BX), in the parish of Fakenham.
- What is Fakenham?
- Fakenham — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fakenham?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR21 8BX.
- Is Fakenham a protected site?
- Yes — Fakenham is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Fakenham?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR21 8BX.