Great Bircham

Settlement in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Great Bircham

Barley field near Great Bircham
Barley field near Great Bircham Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Great Bircham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 15 miles northeast of the historic market town of King's Lynn, it falls within the civil parish of Bircham with Docking. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just a few miles to the north.

The heart of Great Bircham is dominated by the magnificent St. Mary's Church, an impressive landmark that dates back to the 14th century. The village has a charming and peaceful atmosphere, with a small but close-knit community residing in a mixture of traditional brick and flint houses. It also boasts a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to Great Bircham for its tranquil surroundings and proximity to nature reserves. Bircham Windmill, a restored windmill from the 19th century, is a popular attraction where visitors can explore the workings of the mill and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to Bircham Newton, an RAF base that now houses the Construction Industry Training Board.

Great Bircham offers a range of amenities, including a village shop and post office, making it a convenient place for residents and visitors alike. Its location provides easy access to the nearby coastal towns of Hunstanton and Wells-next-the-Sea, as well as the wider attractions of Norfolk.

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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 is the continuation of a byway which begins in Bircham Newton. Prior to the construction of RAF Bircham Newton this contunued towards Stanhoe and Barwick.
Farm track near Bircham Newton
This is the continuation of a byway which begins in Bircham Newton. Prior to the construction of RAF Bircham Newton this contunued towards Stanhoe and Barwick.
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
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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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.
Inside St Mary, Great Bircham (A)
Inside St Mary, Great Bircham (A)
Inside St Mary, Great Bircham (B)
Inside St Mary, Great Bircham (B)
Inside St Mary, Great Bircham (C)
Inside St Mary, Great Bircham (C)
Inside St Mary, Great Bircham (D) A shield commemorating the life of Sidney Wharton <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://whartonfamilyhistory.weebly.com/sidney-alfred-wharton-1895-1916.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://whartonfamilyhistory.weebly.com/sidney-alfred-wharton-1895-1916.html">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>
Inside St Mary, Great Bircham (D)
A shield commemorating the life of Sidney Wharton LinkExternal link
Inside St Mary, Great Bircham (E)
Inside St Mary, Great Bircham (E)
St Mary, Great Bircham: memorial (a)
St Mary, Great Bircham: memorial (a)
Inside St Mary, Great Bircham (F)
Inside St Mary, Great Bircham (F)
St Mary, Great Bircham: memorial (b)
St Mary, Great Bircham: memorial (b)
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Great Bircham is located at Grid Ref: TF7632 (Lat: 52.859971, Lng: 0.626979)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

What 3 Words

///audibly.seriously.sifts. Near Dersingham, Norfolk

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Great Bircham
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Great Bircham
Inscription: Honi soit qu[i m]al y pense / Dieu et mon droit / Presented to Her Majesty The Queen By 1st Bircham Girl Guides & 1st Bircham Boy Scouts. / 1960
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