Anguish Hill

Hill, Mountain in Norfolk North Norfolk

England

Anguish Hill

Disused church at North Barningham Credit: Raymond Knapman

Anguish Hill is a prominent geographic feature located in the county of Norfolk, England. Despite its name, it is not a hill or a mountain in the traditional sense, but rather a gentle rise in the landscape that offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. Situated near the village of South Creake, Anguish Hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The hill is characterized by its rolling green slopes and is primarily covered in grass and scattered trees. Its elevation is modest, standing at approximately 50 meters above sea level, but it still provides stunning vistas of the Norfolk countryside. On a clear day, visitors can see for miles, taking in the picturesque villages, farmland, and winding rivers that make up the region.

The name "Anguish Hill" is believed to have originated from a historical event or local legend. However, the exact origins and meaning of the name remain unclear. Some speculate that it may have derived from a tragic incident or a personal connection to someone named Anguish.

Aside from its natural beauty, Anguish Hill is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. The area supports various bird species, including skylarks and kestrels, making it a popular spot for birdwatching. Small mammals such as rabbits and foxes can also be found here, adding to the biodiversity of the region.

Overall, Anguish Hill offers visitors a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing a tranquil setting to appreciate the stunning Norfolk landscape.

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Anguish Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.903171/1.2125759 or Grid Reference TG1638. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Disused church at North Barningham

Raymond Knapman

All Saints' church, Gresham

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Bikeboy

St Mary's church, Bessingham

According to Link

, the tower is anglo-saxon but the body of the church was rebuilt in the 1870's.

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Aylmerton Cross

Restored ancient cross situated one mile south of the village of Aylmerton at a crossroads (3 roads and a track).

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RAF West Beckham radar station (A Site)

Entrance into the transmitter block. This structure currently forms part of a farm and was accessed by kind permisison of the owner.

Evelyn Simak

RAF West Beckham radar station (A Site)

Entrance into the transmitter block. This structure currently forms part of a farm and was accessed by kind permisison of the owner.

Evelyn Simak

RAF West Beckham radar station (A Site)

Interior of the transmitter block > Link.

Evelyn Simak

RAF West Beckham radar station (A Site)

Old bricks which were used to cover electric cables on the site.

Evelyn Simak

Aylmerton Stone Cross before restoration

Kim Fyson

Pillar piscina in St Peter's Church

At the end of the aisle of St Peter's in North Barningham (or Barningham Northwood) is this unusual form of piscina. To quote from the church guide by Derek A. Palgrave: "It is positioned so as to be convenient for a side altar, suggesting that in the 15th century the north aisle was probably in use as a Lady or Guild Chapel. The presence of the two elevated stone brackets north and south of the site of this altar, which may well have been used for statues, adds weight to this view."

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St Peter as an angel

The current dedication of the church at North Barningham (or Barningham Northwood) is simply to St Peter, but the earlier dedication was jointly to SS Peter & Paul. Both saints are symbolised in the shields borne by the wooden angels above the chancel step. Here, on the north side, St Peter is identified by his crossed keys.

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Poppyhead pews

Medieval pews in the south aisle of St Peter's Church at North Barningham. In the background can be seen the church's unusual Canadian harmonium Link .

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West tower of St Peter's Church, North Barningham

The three-storey tower was one of the last parts of the church to be completed, in the late 15th century. Originally it contained two bells, but one was thrown out in 1669 after being cracked and the remaining bell was transferred to Bawdeswell to replace a bell destroyed in an air raid.

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Aylmerton Cross

One mile south of the village on Church Road, at a small junction of the Lower Gresham to Metton road, is this ancient cross which has been recently restored. Aylmerton cross is on the parish boundary with Gresham. It is said to have been one of a number of guides to Walsingham where pilgrims could rest and do whatever else pilgrims used to do on their journeys. This seems most unlikely as it is nowhere near to being on the route heading to Walsingham being 15 miles the east of the shrine and there being nothing resembling a direct route betwixt the two.

Adrian S Pye

Gresham village sign

Village signs are typically placed along the principal road or in a prominent location such as a village green or close by the church. The design often depicts a particularly feature of the village or a scene from its history, heritage, or culture. They are typically made of wood or metal or a combination of both, the designs are often made by the local community. Although they do appear in villages and towns all over the country they are more prominent in East Anglia than elsewhere in the country.

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Gresham village sign

The grasshopper on top of the sign is an heraldic device used by the Gresham family. It is used by Gresham College, which was founded by Sir Thomas Gresham and can also be seen as the weathervane on the Royal Exchange in the City of London, which he also founded in 1565. The windmill, watermill and castle are also featured

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East and West Beckham War Memorial

The Memorial bears nine names of the men lost in WW1. They are repeated on the Roll of Honour which stands outside the church and is in a very poor condition with the surface of the stone flaking badly. Link

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