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Burnham Norton

Civil Parish in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk

England

Burnham Norton

A149 at The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe
A149 at The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe Credit: Colin Pyle

Burnham Norton is a civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the northwestern coast of the county, about 5 miles west of the town of Wells-next-the-Sea. The parish covers an area of approximately 4 square miles and has a population of around 200 people.

The village of Burnham Norton is a small and picturesque settlement that is surrounded by beautiful countryside and farmland. It is known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a quiet retreat.

The parish is bordered by the North Sea to the north, and the River Burn flows through the village, giving it its name. The coastline in this area is known for its stunning sandy beaches and dunes, attracting tourists and nature lovers alike.

Historically, Burnham Norton was an important trading port and had a thriving fishing industry. However, over time, the village underwent significant changes, and today, it is primarily a residential area with a few small businesses catering to the local community and visitors.

The parish is also home to a number of historical landmarks and points of interest. St. Margaret's Church, dating back to the 13th century, is a notable example of medieval architecture and serves as a beautiful focal point for the village. Additionally, the area is known for its abundance of wildlife, including various bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

Overall, Burnham Norton is a charming and tranquil village with a rich history and natural beauty, offering a peaceful retreat for residents and visitors alike.

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A149 at The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe
A149 at The White Horse, Brancaster Staithe
Arable field on Deepdale Marsh The rest of this segment of reclaimed land is now grazing marsh.
Arable field on Deepdale Marsh
The rest of this segment of reclaimed land is now grazing marsh.
Deepdale Camping and Rooms Nice place to spend a reasonably priced self-catering weekend with close friends in dormitory accommodation in the roof space, or park your tent/van round the back. Free parking included and a shop next door! <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk">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>
Deepdale Camping and Rooms
Nice place to spend a reasonably priced self-catering weekend with close friends in dormitory accommodation in the roof space, or park your tent/van round the back. Free parking included and a shop next door! LinkExternal link
Pleasant path Just about the most perfect surface for a footpath. Clean, well-defined, flat, firm but not too soft nor too hard, no mud, no puddles, no dog poop, no litter!
Pleasant path
Just about the most perfect surface for a footpath. Clean, well-defined, flat, firm but not too soft nor too hard, no mud, no puddles, no dog poop, no litter!
Village sign, Burnham Market This village sign has been combined with a four-sided bench, where you can rest after buying books, delicatessen goods and green wellies, all of which can be purchased in the eponymous Market Place. Behind the sign the former Grooms Bakery is now Bombay Sprout <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://bombaysprout.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://bombaysprout.com/">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> and Aurina <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://burnhammarket.co.uk/aurina/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://burnhammarket.co.uk/aurina/">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> , both homewares shops.
Village sign, Burnham Market
This village sign has been combined with a four-sided bench, where you can rest after buying books, delicatessen goods and green wellies, all of which can be purchased in the eponymous Market Place. Behind the sign the former Grooms Bakery is now Bombay Sprout LinkExternal link and Aurina LinkExternal link , both homewares shops.
St Mary's Burnham Deepdale Taken from outside Dalegate Market <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.dalegatemarket.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.dalegatemarket.co.uk/">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> . The OS symbol for a church with a tower seems inappropriate in these parts, where round-towered churches, as here, are common. The tower at St Mary's is thought to be Norman <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.saxonshorebenefice.co.uk/burnhamd.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.saxonshorebenefice.co.uk/burnhamd.htm">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> .
St Mary's Burnham Deepdale
Taken from outside Dalegate Market LinkExternal link . The OS symbol for a church with a tower seems inappropriate in these parts, where round-towered churches, as here, are common. The tower at St Mary's is thought to be Norman LinkExternal link .
The Manor of Brancaster - National Trust
The Manor of Brancaster - National Trust
Barn conversion in Burnham Norton
Barn conversion in Burnham Norton
New housing development at Burnham Market
New housing development at Burnham Market
St Mary's Church, Burnham Market Parish church of Burnham Westgate. Largely C14, with a heavy restoration of 1872 accounting for most exterior details. Flint with stone dressings. Listed Grade 1
St Mary's Church, Burnham Market
Parish church of Burnham Westgate. Largely C14, with a heavy restoration of 1872 accounting for most exterior details. Flint with stone dressings. Listed Grade 1
Houses on The Green, Burnham Market
Houses on The Green, Burnham Market
The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market Grade II listed public house on The Green
The Hoste Arms, Burnham Market
Grade II listed public house on The Green
Graveyard, St Mary's Church
Graveyard, St Mary's Church
Grass field at Norton Street In the far distance can be seen the church of Burnham Norton.
Grass field at Norton Street
In the far distance can be seen the church of Burnham Norton.
St Mary's church, Burnham Deepdale The church has an eleventh century tower but most of the external detailing of the body of the church dates to the nineteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1237969?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1237969?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>
St Mary's church, Burnham Deepdale
The church has an eleventh century tower but most of the external detailing of the body of the church dates to the nineteenth century LinkExternal link
Goose Beck Ford at Burnham Market This is another image of this illusive ford in the centre of Burnham Market. An image from a previous visit can be viewed at: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3391208" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3391208">Link</a> and a video at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://youtu.be/T5Jrq1itL54?feature=shared" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://youtu.be/T5Jrq1itL54?feature=shared">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>
Goose Beck Ford at Burnham Market
This is another image of this illusive ford in the centre of Burnham Market. An image from a previous visit can be viewed at: Link and a video at: LinkExternal link
The Goose Beck in Burnham Market, Norfolk It is a rare occurrence recorded in the Domesday book and to this day one that leaves locals mystified. A small stream, the Goose Beck, springs up sporadically every few years and flows through the streets of Burnham Market. In 2024 it flowed through this upmarket village for several weeks in January and February causing disruption to traffic and properties with cellars. The Goose Beck flows from saturated chalk, into the fishpond, through Westgate Hall gardens, erupting just before the churchyard and through the village. But despite it flowing for as long as historical documents date back, no-one knows the real reason it happens or can predict when the next unique event will take place or how long it will run for. Some believe it is a tidal ford and others that high levels of rainfall cause the underlying chalk strata to become totally saturated. Local historian Diana Mansell, who has lived in the town since 1934, said in 2008: "It used to be called Ghost Beck because of its extraordinary behaviour. It's very erratic, sometimes it will flow every year, sometimes every seven years. The amount of time it will run for varies too."
The Goose Beck in Burnham Market, Norfolk
It is a rare occurrence recorded in the Domesday book and to this day one that leaves locals mystified. A small stream, the Goose Beck, springs up sporadically every few years and flows through the streets of Burnham Market. In 2024 it flowed through this upmarket village for several weeks in January and February causing disruption to traffic and properties with cellars. The Goose Beck flows from saturated chalk, into the fishpond, through Westgate Hall gardens, erupting just before the churchyard and through the village. But despite it flowing for as long as historical documents date back, no-one knows the real reason it happens or can predict when the next unique event will take place or how long it will run for. Some believe it is a tidal ford and others that high levels of rainfall cause the underlying chalk strata to become totally saturated. Local historian Diana Mansell, who has lived in the town since 1934, said in 2008: "It used to be called Ghost Beck because of its extraordinary behaviour. It's very erratic, sometimes it will flow every year, sometimes every seven years. The amount of time it will run for varies too."
The Goose Beck ford in Burnham Market It is a rare occurrence recorded in the Domesday book and to this day one that leaves locals mystified. A small stream, the Goose Beck, springs up sporadically every few years and flows through the streets of Burnham Market. In 2024 it flowed through this upmarket village for several weeks in January and February causing disruption to traffic and properties with cellars. The Goose Beck flows from saturated chalk, into the fishpond, through Westgate Hall gardens, erupting just before the churchyard and through the village. But despite it flowing for as long as historical documents date back, no-one knows the real reason it happens or can predict when the next unique event will take place or how long it will run for. Some believe it is a tidal ford and others that high levels of rainfall cause the underlying chalk strata to become totally saturated. Local historian Diana Mansell, who has lived in the town since 1934, said in 2008: "It used to be called Ghost Beck because of its extraordinary behaviour. It's very erratic, sometimes it will flow every year, sometimes every seven years. The amount of time it will run for varies too."
The Goose Beck ford in Burnham Market
It is a rare occurrence recorded in the Domesday book and to this day one that leaves locals mystified. A small stream, the Goose Beck, springs up sporadically every few years and flows through the streets of Burnham Market. In 2024 it flowed through this upmarket village for several weeks in January and February causing disruption to traffic and properties with cellars. The Goose Beck flows from saturated chalk, into the fishpond, through Westgate Hall gardens, erupting just before the churchyard and through the village. But despite it flowing for as long as historical documents date back, no-one knows the real reason it happens or can predict when the next unique event will take place or how long it will run for. Some believe it is a tidal ford and others that high levels of rainfall cause the underlying chalk strata to become totally saturated. Local historian Diana Mansell, who has lived in the town since 1934, said in 2008: "It used to be called Ghost Beck because of its extraordinary behaviour. It's very erratic, sometimes it will flow every year, sometimes every seven years. The amount of time it will run for varies too."
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Burnham Norton is located at Grid Ref: TF8143 (Lat: 52.953981, Lng: 0.70005)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Police Authority: Norfolk

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