Ashby St. Mary

Civil Parish in Norfolk South Norfolk

England

Ashby St. Mary

Carleton St Peter, St Peter — Carleton St Peter, St Peter Credit: Dave Kelly

Ashby St. Mary is a civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated about 8 miles south-east of the city of Norwich and covers an area of approximately 6 square kilometers. The parish is surrounded by the picturesque Norfolk countryside and benefits from its rural setting.

The village of Ashby St. Mary itself is small, with a population of around 450 people according to the latest census data. It is a close-knit community with a strong sense of pride in its heritage and traditions. The village is known for its charming thatched cottages and well-preserved historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Ashby St. Mary Church.

The local economy is mainly agricultural, with farming being the primary industry in the area. The fertile land surrounding the parish is used for arable farming, as well as livestock grazing. The village has a small number of local businesses, including a pub and a village hall, which serves as a hub for community events and gatherings.

Ashby St. Mary benefits from its proximity to the city of Norwich, which provides residents with access to a wider range of amenities, including schools, shops, and healthcare facilities. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas via a network of roads, making it easily accessible to both residents and visitors.

Overall, Ashby St. Mary is a charming rural parish with a strong sense of community and a rich agricultural heritage. It offers residents a peaceful and idyllic setting to live in, while still being within easy reach of larger towns and cities.

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Ashby St. Mary Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.565927/1.435164 or Grid Reference TG3202. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Carleton St Peter, St Peter

Carleton St Peter, St Peter

The path to St Peter's church See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1331932">TG3402 : The path to St Peter's church</a>

The path to St Peter's church

See TG3402 : The path to St Peter's church

St Peter's church This church is mentioned in the 1086 Domesday book. The body is Norman in origin with two slit windows (north and south). The tower was extended in height in the 1600s. Now isolated in a field and kept open.

St Peter's church

This church is mentioned in the 1086 Domesday book. The body is Norman in origin with two slit windows (north and south). The tower was extended in height in the 1600s. Now isolated in a field and kept open.

St Peter's church - Norman Window A blocked up window on the southern side of the building.
This church is mentioned in the 1086 Domesday book. The body is Norman in origin with two slit windows (north and south). The tower was extended in height in the 1600s. Now isolated in a field and kept open.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2585077">TG3302 : St Peter's church</a>

St Peter's church - Norman Window

A blocked up window on the southern side of the building. This church is mentioned in the 1086 Domesday book. The body is Norman in origin with two slit windows (north and south). The tower was extended in height in the 1600s. Now isolated in a field and kept open. TG3302 : St Peter's church

St Peter's church See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2585077">TG3302 : St Peter's church</a>

St Peter's church

See TG3302 : St Peter's church

St Peter's church - Norman Window

St Peter's church - Norman Window

St Peter's church See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/148315">TG3302 : Carleton St. Peter</a> also

St Peter's church

See TG3302 : Carleton St. Peter also

St John the Baptist, Hellington A flat day, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/90327">TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington</a>

The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand.

The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

St John the Baptist, Hellington

A flat day, see TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand. The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

St John the Baptist, Hellington A flat day, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/90327">TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington</a>

The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand.

The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

St John the Baptist, Hellington

A flat day, see TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand. The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

St John the Baptist, Hellington Impressive carving on the southern doorway, there is another less well endowed door (blocked) on the northern side.

A flat day, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/90327">TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington</a>

The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand.

The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

St John the Baptist, Hellington

Impressive carving on the southern doorway, there is another less well endowed door (blocked) on the northern side. A flat day, see TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand. The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

St John the Baptist, Hellington A flat day, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/90327">TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington</a>

The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand.

The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

St John the Baptist, Hellington

A flat day, see TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand. The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

St John the Baptist, Hellington A flat day, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/90327">TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington</a>

The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand.

The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

St John the Baptist, Hellington

A flat day, see TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand. The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

St John the Baptist, Hellington North Norman doorway

A flat day, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/90327">TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington</a>

The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand.

The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

St John the Baptist, Hellington

North Norman doorway A flat day, see TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand. The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

St John the Baptist, Hellington A flat day, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/90327">TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington</a>

The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand.

The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

St John the Baptist, Hellington

A flat day, see TG3103 : St John the Baptist, Hellington The church is now redundant and under care of the churches conservation trust. Its signposted off the A146 (like Hales) because it; along with Ashby St Mary have magnificent Norman doorways. Possibly carved by the same hand. The porch is a subject that still causes debate because it is unusual. The tower is Norman flint rubble construction, part of the chancel seems to be been rebuilt in brick (not in this view). The churchyard is wildlife friendly, being overgrown but in a nice way.

Norfolk Farmland South Norfolk, much is like this around here.

Norfolk Farmland

South Norfolk, much is like this around here.

New signpost at Hellington Corner It replaced the old post seen here &gt; <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1314503" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1314503">Link</a>. The crow sitting in the grass advertises the &quot;Celebrating Arts in the Broads&quot; festival: Rockland St. Mary and Surlingham villages, for the first time, are organising a celebration of their Broads&#039; ecological diversity and local artistic abilities.

New signpost at Hellington Corner

It replaced the old post seen here > Link. The crow sitting in the grass advertises the "Celebrating Arts in the Broads" festival: Rockland St. Mary and Surlingham villages, for the first time, are organising a celebration of their Broads' ecological diversity and local artistic abilities.

Norman Doorway - Ashby St Mary The church was possibly the site of a Roman station, later a Saxon church then a Norman. The Norman nave can be seen with this magnificent doorway carved from French limestone. The porch is Tudor in age.

Norman Doorway - Ashby St Mary

The church was possibly the site of a Roman station, later a Saxon church then a Norman. The Norman nave can be seen with this magnificent doorway carved from French limestone. The porch is Tudor in age.

Ashby St Mary Church See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1463773">TG3202 : St Mary's church - sanctuary with C17 altar rail</a>

Ashby St Mary Church

See also TG3202 : St Mary's church - sanctuary with C17 altar rail

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Ashby St. Mary is located at Grid Ref: TG3202 (Lat: 52.565927, Lng: 1.435164)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: South Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Located within 500m of 52.565927,1.435164

Ashby St Mary

Place: village

Wikidata: Q3096273

Wikipedia: en:Ashby St Mary

Lat/Long: 52.5680106/1.4416827

Grit Bin

Colour: yellow

Lat/Long: 52.5673019/1.4375221

Entrance: main

Lat/Long: 52.5680058/1.4355188

Historic: memorial

Inscription: To the Glorious Memory of Ernest Bush, H Victor Chambers, William E Starman, Who Fell in Battle 1914-18. To the Glorious Memory of John Stanley Cotton Who Fell in Battle 1939-1945

Memorial: war_memorial

Lat/Long: 52.5680486/1.4352319

Entrance: yes

Lat/Long: 52.5680034/1.435744

Barrier: stile

Bicycle: no

Foot: yes

Material: concrete

Stile: stepover

Lat/Long: 52.5628556/1.4306876

Bench

Backrest: yes

Material: wood

Seats: 3

Lat/Long: 52.5680109/1.4356135

Bench

Backrest: yes

Material: wood

Seats: 3

Lat/Long: 52.5680219/1.435466

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Lat/Long: 52.5672301/1.437352

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Lat/Long: 52.5673219/1.4372853

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Lat/Long: 52.5673634/1.4374699

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