Bircham Tofts

Settlement in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Bircham Tofts

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 Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Bircham Tofts is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles southwest of the town of Docking and around 8 miles northeast of the popular coastal resort of Hunstanton. The village is part of the civil parish of Bircham, which also includes the neighboring villages of Bircham Newton and Great Bircham.

Bircham Tofts is known for its picturesque rural setting, with rolling countryside and open fields surrounding the village. The landscape is dotted with traditional Norfolk flint cottages and farmhouses, giving it a charming and quintessentially English feel.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a small population of around 200 residents. Most of the local economy is centered around agriculture, with many residents working in farming or associated industries. The village also benefits from its proximity to the nearby towns, which provide additional employment opportunities and services.

The village boasts a few amenities for its residents, including a community hall and a village green, which is often used for local events and gatherings. Additionally, there is a small church in the village, St Andrew's Church, which dates back to the 14th century and is a notable historical landmark.

Bircham Tofts offers a peaceful and idyllic rural lifestyle, with easy access to the stunning Norfolk coastline and nearby towns. It is a popular destination for those seeking a slower pace of life and a close connection to nature.

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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
National Construction College, Bircham Tofts
National Construction College, Bircham Tofts
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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Bircham Tofts is located at Grid Ref: TF7732 (Lat: 52.863316, Lng: 0.638325)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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