West Barsham

Settlement in Norfolk North Norfolk

England

West Barsham

Barsham Tunnel Remains of what was Barsham Tunnel on the Wells to Wymondham railway line — Barsham Tunnel Credit: andrew watts

West Barsham is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles north of the market town of Fakenham and is part of the civil parish of Barsham. West Barsham has a population of around 100 residents.

The village is characterized by its rural and picturesque setting, surrounded by open fields and farmland. It is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a quiet and idyllic retreat.

The architecture in West Barsham is predominantly traditional, with a mix of historic cottages and farmhouses. The village church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a notable landmark, dating back to the 14th century and featuring intricate stained glass windows and a picturesque churchyard.

Although primarily a residential area, West Barsham does not have any major amenities or services. Residents typically rely on nearby towns for shopping, healthcare, and educational facilities. However, the village benefits from its close proximity to Fakenham, where a wider range of amenities can be found.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The village is also conveniently located near the North Norfolk coast, providing easy access to popular coastal destinations like Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham.

Overall, West Barsham is a charming and peaceful village, perfect for those seeking a rural lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city living.

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West Barsham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.866514/0.82819541 or Grid Reference TF9033. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barsham Tunnel

Remains of what was Barsham Tunnel on the Wells to Wymondham railway line

andrew watts

Churchyard, All Saints' Church, East Barsham

Eirian Evans

Church of All Saints

With its flock attending to the overgrown graveyard

Kevin Waterhouse

Claypit Clump near Cranmer Park

Just north of the Norfolk village of Sculthorpe. There are hundreds of tree filled pits similar to this one all over the Norfolk countryside

Richard Humphrey

Moor Lane in Sculthorpe, Norfolk

The church tower of St Mary & All Saints' is visible over the hedge

Richard Humphrey

Rape and railings in Norfolk

At the junction of Grove Road, West Barsham and the main road to Fakenham

Richard Humphrey

Field Barn on Hand Lane near West Barsham

A view from the end of Spring Lane looking over the B1105 on a damp Norfolk afternoon

Richard Humphrey

Sculthorpe War Memorials

The memorials are in the church porch and easily missed. The WW1 Memorial on the left bears ten names while the WW2 Memorial, on the right, bears six, plus one addition at the bottom for a casualty of the Korean War.

Adrian S Pye

Roman Road

Difficult to imagine that this isolated spot in rural North Norfolk may well have been a busy crossing place nearly 2,000 years ago. The track which crosses the B1335 (Fakenham to Burnham) is a Roman road

David Williams

Signposts

Outside the gates of Cranmer Hall... and a clear indication which route to take for a history tour in this remote part of North Norfolk. An interesting link to Walsingham (the religious shrine), Sculthorpe (the disused RAF WW2 air base) and Burnham Market.

David Williams

Farm in North Norfolk

This is Home Farm, close to the estate of Cranmer Hall. The hall itself was built in 1720 for the Duke of Wellington's Engineer General. Today the hall is made up of expensive holiday lets and there are holiday cottages in the grounds.

David Williams

Avenue of trees

This avenue of trees lead towards Cranmer Hall.

David Williams

All Saints, Sculthorpe, Norfolk

John Salmon

All Saints, Sculthorpe, Norfolk - East end

John Salmon

All Saints, Sculthorpe, Norfolk - Window

John Salmon

Down the drive

Cranmer Hall

Nigel Jones

Gates and Lodge, Cranmer Park

In Sculthorpe CP

Nigel Jones

St Mary & All Saints' church in Sculthorpe

St Mary & All Saints' church > Link in Sculthorpe is one of those churches in Norfolk which have the tower on the south wall, rather than on their west end. The tower dates from the early 13th century but much of the church as we see it today was rebuilt by Sir Roger Knollys after the Hundred Years War, in the 15th century. In 1847 the chancel was rebuilt yet again and in 1860 the nave was restored and a south aisle added. The church interior dates mainly from the C19 restoration but a few medieval features have survived such as the brass memorials > Link and one of only four existing early Norman baptismal fonts > Link with elaborately carved decorations on the square bowl. St Mary & All Saints' houses an interesting collection of C19 stained glass > Link - Link - Link and a grade II listed civic organ > Link made by Johan Schnetzler of Schaffhausen (Switzerland).

Evelyn Simak

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West Barsham is located at Grid Ref: TF9033 (Lat: 52.866514, Lng: 0.82819541)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: North Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk