Setchey Common

Downs, Moorland in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Setchey Common

Looking from Westland Chase into Gravelhill Lane During a great walking week-end in Norfolk with two friends from my school days (1972 - 1979) there were times when I nipped off in the car to look at churches and other historical features: these are they!
Looking from Westland Chase into Gravelhill Lane Credit: Basher Eyre

Setchey Common is a designated site of Special Scientific Interest located in Norfolk, England. It covers an area of approximately 57 hectares and is characterized by its diverse range of habitats, including heathland, grassland, and woodland. The common is situated on a gently sloping hill, providing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The common is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including rare orchids, butterflies, and birds. It is particularly known for its heathland flora, with species such as heather, gorse, and bracken thriving in the sandy, acidic soil.

Setchey Common is a popular destination for nature lovers and walkers, with a network of footpaths and trails crisscrossing the area. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks through the open grassland, listening to the sounds of birdsong and the rustling of leaves in the wind.

Overall, Setchey Common is a tranquil and picturesque natural area, offering visitors the chance to explore a diverse range of habitats and wildlife in the heart of Norfolk.

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Setchey Common Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.700423/0.42982753 or Grid Reference TF6414. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking from Westland Chase into Gravelhill Lane During a great walking week-end in Norfolk with two friends from my school days (1972 - 1979) there were times when I nipped off in the car to look at churches and other historical features: these are they!
Looking from Westland Chase into Gravelhill Lane
During a great walking week-end in Norfolk with two friends from my school days (1972 - 1979) there were times when I nipped off in the car to look at churches and other historical features: these are they!
North Runcton Cricket Club: mid-September 2022 During a great walking week-end in Norfolk with two friends from my school days (1972 - 1979) there were times when I nipped off in the car to look at churches and other historical features: these are they!
North Runcton Cricket Club: mid-September 2022
During a great walking week-end in Norfolk with two friends from my school days (1972 - 1979) there were times when I nipped off in the car to look at churches and other historical features: these are they!
Junction of Gravelhill Lane and Oak Avenue
Junction of Gravelhill Lane and Oak Avenue
Phone box at North Runcton
Phone box at North Runcton
Rush hour in North Runcton
Rush hour in North Runcton
All Saints', North Runcton: mid September 2022
All Saints', North Runcton: mid September 2022
All Saints', North Runcton: churchyard (a)
All Saints', North Runcton: churchyard (a)
All Saints', North Runcton: churchyard (b)
All Saints', North Runcton: churchyard (b)
All Saints', North Runcton: churchyard (c)
All Saints', North Runcton: churchyard (c)
All Saints', North Runcton: churchyard (d)
All Saints', North Runcton: churchyard (d)
All Saints', North Runcton: churchyard (e)
All Saints', North Runcton: churchyard (e)
All Saints', North Runcton: churchyard (f)
All Saints', North Runcton: churchyard (f)
The Village Meeting Place, School Lane
The Village Meeting Place, School Lane
Plaque on The Village Meeting Place For more about Caine's subsequent career see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Caine" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Caine">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>
Plaque on The Village Meeting Place
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Looking westwards along School Lane
Looking westwards along School Lane
Roadside flowers, Long Lane, West Winch South of King's Lynn in Norfolk
Roadside flowers, Long Lane, West Winch
South of King's Lynn in Norfolk
Houses on the green in North Runcton near King's Lynn
Houses on the green in North Runcton near King's Lynn
English Longhorn Cattle grazing North Runcton Common
English Longhorn Cattle grazing North Runcton Common
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Setchey Common is located at Grid Ref: TF6414 (Lat: 52.700423, Lng: 0.42982753)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Located within 500m of 52.700423,0.42982753
Power: tower
Ref: 4VV 47
Lat/Long: 52.701652/0.428048
Power: tower
Ref: 4VV 48
Lat/Long: 52.700738/0.433187
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