Bellmount

Settlement in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Bellmount

Terrington St Clement Parish Church: 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!
Terrington St Clement Parish Church: mid-September 2022 Credit: Basher Eyre

Bellmount is a picturesque village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 10 miles southwest of the city of Norwich, Bellmount is nestled in the tranquil countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is known for its idyllic charm and rich historical heritage.

One of the notable features of Bellmount is its ancient parish church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 12th century. This beautiful church showcases stunning architecture and is a testament to the village's long-standing religious traditions. The churchyard is adorned with centuries-old tombstones and provides a serene setting for contemplation.

Bellmount is also home to a handful of traditional thatched cottages, adding to its quintessential English village ambiance. These quaint houses, with their unique thatched roofs, stand as a reminder of the area's architectural heritage and charm visitors with their rustic aesthetic.

The village boasts a strong sense of community, with a local pub, The Bell Inn, serving as a central gathering place for residents and visitors alike. The pub offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where patrons can enjoy a pint of local ale and traditional British fare while engaging in friendly conversation with locals.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside, Bellmount offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also within close proximity to several nature reserves, providing nature enthusiasts with abundant wildlife and scenic landscapes to explore.

Bellmount, with its historical landmarks, rural beauty, and strong community spirit, offers a charming retreat for those seeking an authentic English village experience.

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Terrington St Clement Parish Church: 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!
Terrington St Clement Parish Church: 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!
Terrington St Clement Churchyard
Terrington St Clement Churchyard
Terrington St Clement: Fenced off horse grazing areas
Terrington St Clement: Fenced off horse grazing areas
Terrington St Clement, St Clement's Church: Southern aspect
Terrington St Clement, St Clement's Church: Southern aspect
St Clement's Church The Church of St Clement, Terrington St Clement. Known as The Cathedral of the Marshes
St Clement's Church
The Church of St Clement, Terrington St Clement. Known as The Cathedral of the Marshes
Dack grave - Wesleyan churchyard, Terrington St Clement The Dack brothers were commemorated with a civilian headstone, rather than the simpler one issued by the War Graves Commission
Dack grave - Wesleyan churchyard, Terrington St Clement
The Dack brothers were commemorated with a civilian headstone, rather than the simpler one issued by the War Graves Commission
St Clement, Terrington St Clement, Norfolk
St Clement, Terrington St Clement, Norfolk
St Clement, Terrington St Clement, Norfolk
St Clement, Terrington St Clement, Norfolk
St Clement, Terrington St Clement, Norfolk - East end
St Clement, Terrington St Clement, Norfolk - East end
St Clement, Terrington St Clement, Norfolk - Window The Good Shepherd
St Clement, Terrington St Clement, Norfolk - Window
The Good Shepherd
St Clements Church, Terrington St Clements Oranges and lemons... This picture shows the tower being separate from the main church building.
St Clements Church, Terrington St Clements
Oranges and lemons... This picture shows the tower being separate from the main church building.
Orange Row, Terrington St Clement ...Sadly, no Lemon Row that I could find. Once again, none of these roads are great for meeting large vehicles!
Orange Row, Terrington St Clement
...Sadly, no Lemon Row that I could find. Once again, none of these roads are great for meeting large vehicles!
Junction of Craske Lane and Bushmeadow Lane An ancient road junction on the outskirts of Terrington St Clement
Junction of Craske Lane and Bushmeadow Lane
An ancient road junction on the outskirts of Terrington St Clement
Old Sea Bank, Terrington St Clement Terrington, to the north and north-west is ringed by a succession of sea-banks, pushing steadily outwards, from vestiges of Roman works, through medieval remains, up to those of the twentieth century. This one is probably eighteenth century.
Old Sea Bank, Terrington St Clement
Terrington, to the north and north-west is ringed by a succession of sea-banks, pushing steadily outwards, from vestiges of Roman works, through medieval remains, up to those of the twentieth century. This one is probably eighteenth century.
Track off Roman Bank, Terrington St Clement A farm track runs north from the evocatively named 'Roman Bank' on the north-western edge of Terrington.
Track off Roman Bank, Terrington St Clement
A farm track runs north from the evocatively named 'Roman Bank' on the north-western edge of Terrington.
Bellmont Nurseries, Terrington St Clement The OS map records the site as 'Bellmount'. The prosperity of Terrington was built in the 1920s on flower and bulb cultivation. Nowadays most of the nurseries take twice-weekly deliveries of plants and flowers from Holland, but Bellmont remains the largest and oldest of the local nurseries.
Bellmont Nurseries, Terrington St Clement
The OS map records the site as 'Bellmount'. The prosperity of Terrington was built in the 1920s on flower and bulb cultivation. Nowadays most of the nurseries take twice-weekly deliveries of plants and flowers from Holland, but Bellmont remains the largest and oldest of the local nurseries.
Cottage, Long Road, Terrington This is an attractive and warm brick cottage sited on a sharp bend on Long Road, which leads out of Terrington towards the marsh - next stop Belgium!
It was formerly a licensed beer house known as The Foresters' Arms and is now known as Foresters' Farm.
Cottage, Long Road, Terrington
This is an attractive and warm brick cottage sited on a sharp bend on Long Road, which leads out of Terrington towards the marsh - next stop Belgium! It was formerly a licensed beer house known as The Foresters' Arms and is now known as Foresters' Farm.
Long Road, Terrington Marsh A typical Marshland road - arrow straight and punctuated only by scattered and lonely farms and labourers' cottages.
Long Road, Terrington Marsh
A typical Marshland road - arrow straight and punctuated only by scattered and lonely farms and labourers' cottages.
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Bellmount is located at Grid Ref: TF5421 (Lat: 52.767424, Lng: 0.284878)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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