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Fox Covert Bircham

Wood, Forest in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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Fox Covert Bircham

Field of peas and Pentonville
Field of peas and Pentonville Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Fox Covert Bircham is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated in the village of Bircham, it covers an area of approximately 20 acres, providing a serene and natural retreat for visitors. The woodland is known for its dense birch trees, which give it its distinctive name.

The forest is a haven for wildlife, offering a diverse range of flora and fauna. It is home to various bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and finches, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. Visitors may also spot small mammals such as squirrels and rabbits, as well as occasional deer sightings in the early morning or evening.

Fox Covert Bircham offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. The paths wind through the woodland, offering glimpses of wildflowers, moss-covered tree stumps, and babbling brooks. The peaceful atmosphere and tranquil surroundings make it an ideal location for nature lovers and those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The woodland is open to the public throughout the year, with no admission fee. Visitors are encouraged to respect the environment and adhere to the designated paths to preserve the natural habitat. Fox Covert Bircham is a hidden gem in Norfolk, offering a peaceful escape into nature for all who venture into its enchanting depths.

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Field of peas and Pentonville
Field of peas and Pentonville
Barley field near Great Bircham
Barley field near Great Bircham
Church of All Saints, Bircham Newton Largely built in the thirteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1077805?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1077805?section=official-list-entry">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>
Church of All Saints, Bircham Newton
Largely built in the thirteenth century LinkExternal link
Byway at Bircham Newton
Byway at Bircham Newton
Farm track near Bircham Newton This area is known as Honey Hills.
Farm track near Bircham Newton
This area is known as Honey Hills.
Interior, All Saints' church, Bircham Newton The furnshings date from 1858 and are more Georgian than Victorian in style <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1077805?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1077805?section=official-list-entry">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>
Interior, All Saints' church, Bircham Newton
The furnshings date from 1858 and are more Georgian than Victorian in style LinkExternal link
Converted barn, Bircham Newton Now provides holiday accommodation.
Converted barn, Bircham Newton
Now provides holiday accommodation.
Houses on Fring Road, Great Bircham
Houses on Fring Road, Great Bircham
Barley field alongside Osier Carr near Fring
Barley field alongside Osier Carr near Fring
Farm track near Fring
Farm track near Fring
Field of oats near Fring
Field of oats near Fring
Great Bircham: The Cross of Sacrifice For more, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/268237/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/268237/">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>
Great Bircham: The Cross of Sacrifice
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Glimpse of a field through a hedge gap on the Peddars Way The Peddars Way is a long distance footpath in Norfolk. It is 46 miles long and follows the route of a Roman road. It has been suggested by more than one writer that it was not created by the Romans but was an ancient trackway, a branch or extension of the Icknield Way, used and remodelled by the Romans. The name is said to be derived from the Latin pedester – on foot. It starts at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk (near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, about 4 miles east of Thetford), and it links with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea. Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales, and the two paths together run for 97 miles. Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peddars_Way" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peddars_Way">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>
Glimpse of a field through a hedge gap on the Peddars Way
The Peddars Way is a long distance footpath in Norfolk. It is 46 miles long and follows the route of a Roman road. It has been suggested by more than one writer that it was not created by the Romans but was an ancient trackway, a branch or extension of the Icknield Way, used and remodelled by the Romans. The name is said to be derived from the Latin pedester – on foot. It starts at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk (near the Norfolk-Suffolk border, about 4 miles east of Thetford), and it links with the Norfolk Coast Path at Holme-next-the-Sea. Combined with the Norfolk Coast Path, it forms the Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales, and the two paths together run for 97 miles. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
As Thomas Hardy put it..... The Roman Road runs straight and bare The Roman Road runs straight and bare (as seen here on the Peddars Way)
As Thomas Hardy put it.....
The Roman Road runs straight and bare The Roman Road runs straight and bare (as seen here on the Peddars Way)
Road and path junction near Bircham The Peddars Way meets a road. One way in a vehicle would take you past Bircham Plantation; the other towards the historic windmill <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.birchamwindmill.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.birchamwindmill.co.uk/">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>
Road and path junction near Bircham
The Peddars Way meets a road. One way in a vehicle would take you past Bircham Plantation; the other towards the historic windmill LinkExternal link
Looking across a field towards Red Barn Farm Taken from the Peddars Way
Looking across a field towards Red Barn Farm
Taken from the Peddars Way
Great Bircham: inscription on the Cross of Sacrifice
Great Bircham: inscription on the Cross of Sacrifice
St Mary, Great Bircham: font The font in a Christian church is that place where new members are inducted in a ceremony known as a christening. Fonts are often symbolically placed at or near the entrance. Typically, the font is between 90 and 130 centimetres tall and sculpted in stone- although wood and metal are sometimes used. During the ceremony, a priest traces the sign of the cross on the new member’s forehead. If an infant, several adults will be asked to be godparents. They will then pledge at the font to guide the child on their Christian journey.
St Mary, Great Bircham: font
The font in a Christian church is that place where new members are inducted in a ceremony known as a christening. Fonts are often symbolically placed at or near the entrance. Typically, the font is between 90 and 130 centimetres tall and sculpted in stone- although wood and metal are sometimes used. During the ceremony, a priest traces the sign of the cross on the new member’s forehead. If an infant, several adults will be asked to be godparents. They will then pledge at the font to guide the child on their Christian journey.
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Fox Covert Bircham is located at Grid Ref: TF7532 (Lat: 52.865527, Lng: 0.60333244)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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