Where is Saint Edmund's Chapel?

Saint Edmund's Chapel is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR9 5LL), in the parish of Lyng.

How do I get to Saint Edmund's Chapel?

The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR9 5LL.

Is Saint Edmund's Chapel a protected site?

Yes — Saint Edmund's Chapel is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Saint Edmund's Chapel?

Drivers can navigate to postcode NR9 5LL. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.

Historic houses · East of England

Saint Edmund's Chapel

In or near Lyng.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Saint Edmund's Chapel — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Dereham · 9.5 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Saint Edmund's Chapel is a historic house located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Saint Edmund's Chapel consists of the remains of a medieval priory church, likely dating back to the 12th century. The site has yielded a variety of archaeological finds from different periods, including prehistoric, Roman, and Saxon artifacts.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Saint Edmund's Chapel is a historic site located in the East Midlands. This chapel is notable for its architectural significance and historical context within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 52.7136, 1.0763
County: Norfolk
District: Breckland
Parish: Lyng
Postcode: NR9 5LL
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
Nearest railway station: Dereham — 9.5 km
Official site: www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk

Sources

osm: node/5059813956 (ODbL)

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