West Acre

Settlement in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

West Acre

The West Acre Theatre &quot;River Studios&quot; held their art exhibition here in May 2011. — The West Acre Theatre Credit: Elliott Simpson

West Acre is a village located in the county of Norfolk, in the eastern part of England. It lies about 12 miles east of the historic market town of King's Lynn and is situated on the River Nar. The village is part of the civil parish of West Acre with East Walton and is surrounded by picturesque countryside.

West Acre is known for its rich history, dating back to the Roman times when a settlement existed in the area. The village is home to several noteworthy landmarks, including the ruins of West Acre Priory, a medieval Augustinian priory that dates back to the 12th century. The priory's remains are a popular tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the village's past.

Despite its small size, West Acre has a tight-knit community and offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a pub, which serves as a social hub for locals and visitors alike. The village also boasts a cricket club, providing recreational opportunities for sports enthusiasts.

The surrounding countryside offers a tranquil environment for those seeking outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The River Nar, which flows through the village, is a popular spot for fishing and boating.

Overall, West Acre is a charming village with a rich historical heritage and a close-knit community, making it an attractive destination for visitors and a pleasant place to live.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.705732/0.63299369 or Grid Reference TF7715. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The West Acre Theatre &quot;River Studios&quot; held their art exhibition here in May 2011.

The West Acre Theatre

"River Studios" held their art exhibition here in May 2011.

Elliott Simpson

Rural lane past Narford Lake

Rural lane past Narford Lake

Approaching Bradmoor Hill, Narford

Approaching Bradmoor Hill, Narford

Bridge over the River Nar, Narford

Bridge over the River Nar, Narford

Bridge over the River Nar, Narford

Bridge over the River Nar, Narford

The River Nar north of Narford Hall

The River Nar north of Narford Hall

A group of hairpin tank traps beside the River Nar, Narford This unusual and, so I believe, quite unique group comprising 36 hairpin tank traps formed part of the Eastern Command: II Corps Line B. This defence line ran from Southwold via Harleston on the Suffolk-Norfolk border through Attleborough, Watton and Swaffham in Norfolk and then continued on to King&#039;s Lynn. Not a conventional stop line but one centred around main roads offering no definite obstacle. All towns forming way points on the line and villages within a mile either side were to be prepared for defence. DOB site reference: S0002193.

A group of hairpin tank traps beside the River Nar, Narford

This unusual and, so I believe, quite unique group comprising 36 hairpin tank traps formed part of the Eastern Command: II Corps Line B. This defence line ran from Southwold via Harleston on the Suffolk-Norfolk border through Attleborough, Watton and Swaffham in Norfolk and then continued on to King's Lynn. Not a conventional stop line but one centred around main roads offering no definite obstacle. All towns forming way points on the line and villages within a mile either side were to be prepared for defence. DOB site reference: S0002193.

Trank traps, Narford This unusual and, so I believe, quite unique group comprising 36 hairpin tank traps formed part of the Eastern Command: II Corps Line B. This defence line ran from Southwold via Harleston on the Suffolk-Norfolk border through Attleborough, Watton and Swaffham in Norfolk and then continued on to King&#039;s Lynn. Not a conventional stop line but one centred around main roads offering no definite obstacle. All towns forming way points on the line and villages within a mile either side were to be prepared for defence. DOB site reference: S0002193.

Trank traps, Narford

This unusual and, so I believe, quite unique group comprising 36 hairpin tank traps formed part of the Eastern Command: II Corps Line B. This defence line ran from Southwold via Harleston on the Suffolk-Norfolk border through Attleborough, Watton and Swaffham in Norfolk and then continued on to King's Lynn. Not a conventional stop line but one centred around main roads offering no definite obstacle. All towns forming way points on the line and villages within a mile either side were to be prepared for defence. DOB site reference: S0002193.

Tank traps, Narford This unusual and, so I believe, quite unique group comprising 36 hairpin tank traps formed part of the Eastern Command: II Corps Line B. This defence line ran from Southwold via Harleston on the Suffolk-Norfolk border through Attleborough, Watton and Swaffham in Norfolk and then continued on to King&#039;s Lynn. Not a conventional stop line but one centred around main roads offering no definite obstacle. All towns forming way points on the line and villages within a mile either side were to be prepared for defence. DOB site reference: S0002193.

Tank traps, Narford

This unusual and, so I believe, quite unique group comprising 36 hairpin tank traps formed part of the Eastern Command: II Corps Line B. This defence line ran from Southwold via Harleston on the Suffolk-Norfolk border through Attleborough, Watton and Swaffham in Norfolk and then continued on to King's Lynn. Not a conventional stop line but one centred around main roads offering no definite obstacle. All towns forming way points on the line and villages within a mile either side were to be prepared for defence. DOB site reference: S0002193.

Tank traps, Narford This unusual and, so I believe, quite unique group comprising 36 hairpin tank traps formed part of the Eastern Command: II Corps Line B. This defence line ran from Southwold via Harleston on the Suffolk-Norfolk border through Attleborough, Watton and Swaffham in Norfolk and then continued on to King&#039;s Lynn. Not a conventional stop line but one centred around main roads offering no definite obstacle. All towns forming way points on the line and villages within a mile either side were to be prepared for defence. DOB site reference: S0002193.

Tank traps, Narford

This unusual and, so I believe, quite unique group comprising 36 hairpin tank traps formed part of the Eastern Command: II Corps Line B. This defence line ran from Southwold via Harleston on the Suffolk-Norfolk border through Attleborough, Watton and Swaffham in Norfolk and then continued on to King's Lynn. Not a conventional stop line but one centred around main roads offering no definite obstacle. All towns forming way points on the line and villages within a mile either side were to be prepared for defence. DOB site reference: S0002193.

Tank traps, Narford This unusual and, so I believe, quite unique group comprising 36 hairpin tank traps formed part of the Eastern Command: II Corps Line B. This defence line ran from Southwold via Harleston on the Suffolk-Norfolk border through Attleborough, Watton and Swaffham in Norfolk and then continued on to King&#039;s Lynn. Not a conventional stop line but one centred around main roads offering no definite obstacle. All towns forming way points on the line and villages within a mile either side were to be prepared for defence. DOB site reference: S0002193.

Tank traps, Narford

This unusual and, so I believe, quite unique group comprising 36 hairpin tank traps formed part of the Eastern Command: II Corps Line B. This defence line ran from Southwold via Harleston on the Suffolk-Norfolk border through Attleborough, Watton and Swaffham in Norfolk and then continued on to King's Lynn. Not a conventional stop line but one centred around main roads offering no definite obstacle. All towns forming way points on the line and villages within a mile either side were to be prepared for defence. DOB site reference: S0002193.

Ford on the Nar Valley Way, West Acre This ford is found on the edge of West Acre on the River Nar and the footpath forms part of the Nar Valley Way.

Ford on the Nar Valley Way, West Acre

This ford is found on the edge of West Acre on the River Nar and the footpath forms part of the Nar Valley Way.

Ford on the Nar Valley Way This ford is found on the Nar Valley Way between West Acre and Castle Acre. There is a second ford a few yards north over a drainage ditch.
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Ford on the Nar Valley Way

This ford is found on the Nar Valley Way between West Acre and Castle Acre. There is a second ford a few yards north over a drainage ditch. Link

Ford on road north from South Acre This ford is over a drainage ditch and lies just north of the ford on the River Nar on the road north from South Acre.

Ford on road north from South Acre

This ford is over a drainage ditch and lies just north of the ford on the River Nar on the road north from South Acre.

Tree next to Church Green at West Acre A fine example of Aesculus hippocastanum or horse chestnut. The children&#039;s playground is in the background and the church is to the east of the tree.

Tree next to Church Green at West Acre

A fine example of Aesculus hippocastanum or horse chestnut. The children's playground is in the background and the church is to the east of the tree.

All Saints church,West Acre The 14th century priory gatehouse is to the left of the photograph.

All Saints church,West Acre

The 14th century priory gatehouse is to the left of the photograph.

View along overgrown avenue This is the view from the disused summer house &gt; <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3555003" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3555003">Link</a> in Bradmoor Plantation, looking towards Narford Hall about 1 1/2 kilometres to the south-east.

View along overgrown avenue

This is the view from the disused summer house > Link in Bradmoor Plantation, looking towards Narford Hall about 1 1/2 kilometres to the south-east.

Weak bridge over The River Nar On the lane leading to East Walton from Narford House

Weak bridge over The River Nar

On the lane leading to East Walton from Narford House

Richard Humphrey

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West Acre is located at Grid Ref: TF7715 (Lat: 52.705732, Lng: 0.63299369)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.705732,0.63299369

West Acre

Place: village

Postal Code: PE32

Wikidata: Q7984233

Wikipedia: en:West Acre

Lat/Long: 52.70588/0.6317901

Power: tower

Ref: 4VV 86

Lat/Long: 52.7058183/0.6256004

Power: tower

Ref: 4VV 87

Lat/Long: 52.702848/0.628865

Bus Stop

Top Road, adj

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Top Road, opp

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Naptan Locality: West Acre

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River Road, adj

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Naptan Locality: West Acre

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Theatre

West Acre Theatre

Wikidata: Q41959517

Lat/Long: 52.7023309/0.6315234

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 52.7052908/0.6384838

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 09:15

Operator: Royal Mail

Post Box Mounting: building

Post Box Type: wall

Ref: PE32 395

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Lat/Long: 52.7058642/0.6330445

Leisure: playground

Lat/Long: 52.7055836/0.6335445

Entrance: main

Lat/Long: 52.7055778/0.6342187

West Acre

Man Made: village_sign

Material: wood

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Historic: memorial

Lat/Long: 52.7054812/0.6333809

Give Way

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Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.7092951/0.6307107

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.7082518/0.631333

Power: pole

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Give Way

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Give Way

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Give Way

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Power: pole

Transformer: distribution

Lat/Long: 52.7060741/0.6326459

Give Way

Lat/Long: 52.705768/0.6330179

Give Way

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Disused Entrance: yes

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Entrance: yes

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Give Way

Lat/Long: 52.7063891/0.636527

Give Way

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Turning Loop

Lat/Long: 52.7047575/0.6351489

Power: pole

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Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.7096753/0.6345838

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 52.7057929/0.6330628

Post Office

West Acre Post Office

Addr City: King's Lynn

Addr Postcode: PE32 1TW

Addr Street: Greenhill Lane

Addr Village: West Acre

Brand: Post Office

Brand Wikidata: Q1783168

Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1301314/west-acre

Opening Hours: Tu,Th 08:30-12:30

Ref Pol Id: 2249

Source Addr: pol_branch_list_2018-02

Lat/Long: 52.7058876/0.6330785

Duration Brewery

Lat/Long: 52.7042342/0.6333959

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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