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East Barsham

Settlement in Norfolk North Norfolk

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East Barsham

Barsham Tunnel Remains of what was Barsham Tunnel on the Wells to Wymondham railway line
Barsham Tunnel Credit: andrew watts

East Barsham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 4 miles northeast of the market town of Fakenham, East Barsham is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil and rural setting.

The village is characterized by its charming and traditional architecture, with many of its buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. One notable landmark is the East Barsham Manor, a stunning moated manor house that dates back to the 16th century. The manor is a Grade I listed building and is known for its beautiful gardens and historical significance.

Despite its small size, East Barsham has a strong sense of community, with a local pub, The Barsham Arms, serving as a popular gathering spot for residents and visitors alike. The pub offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, along with a selection of traditional pub food and local ales.

The village is also surrounded by a patchwork of farmland, providing a scenic backdrop for leisurely walks and outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include the picturesque village of Great Walsingham, which is home to the famous Walsingham Abbey and its beautiful gardens.

Overall, East Barsham offers a peaceful and idyllic retreat for those seeking a taste of rural Norfolk life. With its charming architecture and stunning natural surroundings, this small village is a hidden gem in the heart of the English countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.86789/0.848871 or Grid Reference TF9133. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barsham Tunnel Remains of what was Barsham Tunnel on the Wells to Wymondham railway line
Barsham Tunnel
Remains of what was Barsham Tunnel on the Wells to Wymondham railway line
Slipper Chapel Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, decorated wayside chapel. Listed Grade I
Slipper Chapel
Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, decorated wayside chapel. Listed Grade I
Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham Chapel of Reconciliation, completed in 1981
Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham
Chapel of Reconciliation, completed in 1981
Churchyard, All Saints' Church, East Barsham
Churchyard, All Saints' Church, East Barsham
Church of St Giles Named as being in Houghton in the Dale
Church of St Giles
Named as being in Houghton in the Dale
Church of All Saints With its flock attending to the overgrown graveyard
Church of All Saints
With its flock attending to the overgrown graveyard
Old Milepost near Houghton Farm, Houghton St Giles Cast iron post by the UC road, in parish of Barsham (North Norfolk District), 60yds North of entrance to Houghton Farm, Houghton St Giles, on the verge against flint wall, on Southeast side of road. Thos. Brown (Burnham Market) iron casting, erected by the Wells to Fakenham turnpike trust in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6051001" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6051001">Link</a>. Inscription reads:- TO / NORWICH / 26 / MILES : : HOUGHTON / THE DALE : : TO / WELLS / 6 / MILES Norfolk HER. NHER Number: 56500 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MNF62909&resourceID=1002" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MNF62909&resourceID=1002">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Milestone Society National ID: NO_WF6a
Old Milepost near Houghton Farm, Houghton St Giles
Cast iron post by the UC road, in parish of Barsham (North Norfolk District), 60yds North of entrance to Houghton Farm, Houghton St Giles, on the verge against flint wall, on Southeast side of road. Thos. Brown (Burnham Market) iron casting, erected by the Wells to Fakenham turnpike trust in the 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here Link. Inscription reads:- TO / NORWICH / 26 / MILES : : HOUGHTON / THE DALE : : TO / WELLS / 6 / MILES Norfolk HER. NHER Number: 56500 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: NO_WF6a
Rape and railings in Norfolk At the junction of Grove Road, West Barsham and the main road to Fakenham
Rape and railings in Norfolk
At the junction of Grove Road, West Barsham and the main road to Fakenham
Track to Three Cornered Plantation North east of Fakenham in Norfolk
Track to Three Cornered Plantation
North east of Fakenham in Norfolk
Field boundary hedge near Lodge Farm Off Brake Lane south of West Barsham in Norfolk
Field boundary hedge near Lodge Farm
Off Brake Lane south of West Barsham in Norfolk
Remains of railway bridge in East Barsham, Norfolk
Remains of railway bridge in East Barsham, Norfolk
Water Lane, East Barsham, Norfolk
Water Lane, East Barsham, Norfolk
Grain dryer next to the dismantled railway Just north of the Fakenham bypass. I'm not sure if it is still in use these days. The position of it suggests it may well have loaded dried grain directly into railway wagons before the rail closure?
Grain dryer next to the dismantled railway
Just north of the Fakenham bypass. I'm not sure if it is still in use these days. The position of it suggests it may well have loaded dried grain directly into railway wagons before the rail closure?
Ford on the River Stiffkey at Houghton St Giles This is one of three fords on the River Stiffkey just south of the village of Houghton St Giles. The ford is found very close to the Pilgrim Way which passes on the former Great Eastern railway line which ran from East Dereham to Wells-next-the-sea. A video of the ford after heavy rain can be seen at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://youtu.be/68T38x6jbj4" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://youtu.be/68T38x6jbj4">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ford on the River Stiffkey at Houghton St Giles
This is one of three fords on the River Stiffkey just south of the village of Houghton St Giles. The ford is found very close to the Pilgrim Way which passes on the former Great Eastern railway line which ran from East Dereham to Wells-next-the-sea. A video of the ford after heavy rain can be seen at: LinkExternal link
Houghton St Giles Ford This is the third of the three fords on the River Stiffkey at Houghton St Giles.
Houghton St Giles Ford
This is the third of the three fords on the River Stiffkey at Houghton St Giles.
The 3 Rs.....Rotting - Rubble - Rusting A rusting corrugated metal shed, the rubble remains of a traditional Norfolk building and a pile of rotting onions. On a country lane between East Barsham and Great Snoring in Norfolk
The 3 Rs.....Rotting - Rubble - Rusting
A rusting corrugated metal shed, the rubble remains of a traditional Norfolk building and a pile of rotting onions. On a country lane between East Barsham and Great Snoring in Norfolk
Track to Hook's Moor near Great Snoring
Track to Hook's Moor near Great Snoring
Farmland in East Barsham Looking north from Water Lane at this undulating field
Farmland in East Barsham
Looking north from Water Lane at this undulating field
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East Barsham is located at Grid Ref: TF9133 (Lat: 52.86789, Lng: 0.848871)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: North Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

What 3 Words

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Water Lane, adj
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Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Water Lane
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Naptan Landmark: bus shelter
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Naptan Street: Fakenham Road
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Water Lane, opp
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Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Water Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: opp bus shelter
Naptan Locality: East Barsham
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Naptan ShortCommonName: Water Lane
Naptan Street: Fakenham Road
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East Barsham
Place: village
Wikidata: Q5327795
Wikipedia: en:East Barsham
Lat/Long: 52.8685262/0.8478842
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Entrance: yes
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Historic: memorial
Memorial: plaque
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