Saham Toney

Civil Parish in Norfolk Breckland

England

Saham Toney

St. John Evangelist: the parish church of Ovington This Norman church has hardly changed over the centuries and appears to have been left alone by the Victorian restorers.
St. John Evangelist: the parish church of Ovington Credit: Robert Edwards

Saham Toney is a civil parish located in the Breckland district of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 6 miles northeast of the market town of Thetford, it covers an area of around 13 square miles. The parish is surrounded by picturesque countryside and is known for its idyllic rural charm.

Saham Toney is home to a population of around 1,500 residents, according to the 2011 census. The village itself features a mix of traditional and modern architecture, with a range of residential properties, including thatched cottages and more contemporary houses. The parish also includes the nearby hamlets of Saham Hills and Saham Waite.

The village boasts several amenities and facilities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a community center, and a local pub. The parish church, St. George's Church, is a prominent landmark and dates back to the 14th century.

Saham Toney is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transport links. The A47 road runs close to the parish, providing convenient access to Norwich, which is approximately 25 miles to the east, and Kings Lynn, which is around 30 miles to the northwest.

The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding, with several footpaths and bridleways crisscrossing the area. Overall, Saham Toney presents a peaceful and scenic setting for its residents, combining rural tranquility with convenient access to amenities and nearby urban centers.

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St. John Evangelist: the parish church of Ovington This Norman church has hardly changed over the centuries and appears to have been left alone by the Victorian restorers.
St. John Evangelist: the parish church of Ovington
This Norman church has hardly changed over the centuries and appears to have been left alone by the Victorian restorers.
St John the Evangelist church, Ovington
St John the Evangelist church, Ovington
Farm track near Saham Toney This track (which is not a Right of Way) runs parallel to a disused railway, behind the trees on the left.
Farm track near Saham Toney
This track (which is not a Right of Way) runs parallel to a disused railway, behind the trees on the left.
In Saham Toney
In Saham Toney
The Old Bell, Saham Toney
The Old Bell, Saham Toney
Ovington St. John the evangelist This lovely church is little changed since it was built in the 12th c. In the south wall is a series of styles of window architecture. Beside the Norman entrance door looking right, a 15th c., then an Early English, a lancet, then two double lancets with Y tracery windows. Notice to the extension of the chancel. The tower with a later pyramidal cap is 13th c. Shields beneath the bell openings were once painted with the heraldic devices of the donors. Some minor restoration was done during the Victorian period but it hasn’t affected the overall charm. In the nave is the square font, originally from Watton (their loss) which is quite unique in having large carvings of the four Evangelists at the corners all cut from one solid block of stone. The floor of the chancel has been raised making the sedilia only a few inches from the floor.
Ovington St. John the evangelist
This lovely church is little changed since it was built in the 12th c. In the south wall is a series of styles of window architecture. Beside the Norman entrance door looking right, a 15th c., then an Early English, a lancet, then two double lancets with Y tracery windows. Notice to the extension of the chancel. The tower with a later pyramidal cap is 13th c. Shields beneath the bell openings were once painted with the heraldic devices of the donors. Some minor restoration was done during the Victorian period but it hasn’t affected the overall charm. In the nave is the square font, originally from Watton (their loss) which is quite unique in having large carvings of the four Evangelists at the corners all cut from one solid block of stone. The floor of the chancel has been raised making the sedilia only a few inches from the floor.
Play Equipment, Saham Toney In the grounds of the Wells Cole Community Centre.
Play Equipment, Saham Toney
In the grounds of the Wells Cole Community Centre.
Post Box at Pages Lane, Saham Toney Post Box IP25 3332.
Post Box at Pages Lane, Saham Toney
Post Box IP25 3332.
View from Ploughboy Lane Fine flat Norfolk countryside.
View from Ploughboy Lane
Fine flat Norfolk countryside.
Autumn Girl Having fun in the park.
Autumn Girl
Having fun in the park.
Autumn Girl 2 Having fun at the park.
Autumn Girl 2
Having fun at the park.
Trees by Ovington Road Taken at Wispy Meadows.
Trees by Ovington Road
Taken at Wispy Meadows.
A Glimpse of Norfolk Near Saham Hills.
A Glimpse of Norfolk
Near Saham Hills.
Post Box at The Oval, Saham Toney IP25 3434. Royal Mail list this box as 'The Oval'.
Post Box at The Oval, Saham Toney
IP25 3434. Royal Mail list this box as 'The Oval'.
Autumn Girl At Saham Toney, Norfolk.
Autumn Girl
At Saham Toney, Norfolk.
A Glimpse of Norfolk Taken from Pages Lane, Saham Toney.
A Glimpse of Norfolk
Taken from Pages Lane, Saham Toney.
St George's church, Saham Toney
St George's church, Saham Toney
The road to Great Cressingham
The road to Great Cressingham
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Saham Toney is located at Grid Ref: TF9003 (Lat: 52.594943, Lng: 0.814301)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Breckland

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.594943,0.814301
Bus Stop
Hills Road, opp
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Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Hills Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: No. 106
Naptan Locality: Saham Hills
Naptan NaptanCode: nfodpwjd
Naptan ShortCommonName: Hills Road
Naptan Street: Hills Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.5952677/0.8084178
Bus Stop
Hills Road, adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900S018
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Hills Road
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: No. 106
Naptan Locality: Saham Hills
Naptan NaptanCode: nfodpwjp
Naptan ShortCommonName: Hills Road
Naptan Street: Hills Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.5952483/0.8084757
Power: pole
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.5924945/0.808888
Power: pole
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.5916138/0.8100646
Power: pole
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.5933362/0.8078291
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:30; Sa 09:30
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: IP25 3223
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.5951246/0.8083539
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
Note: No phone inside
Lat/Long: 52.5951082/0.8083352
Saham Hills
Place: hamlet
Source: OS 1:25k
Lat/Long: 52.5963233/0.8072784
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 52.5973338/0.8104245
Cafe
Penny's
Addr Hamlet: Saham Hills
Addr Housename: Ashdale
Addr Housenumber: 134
Addr Postcode: IP25 7EZ
Addr Street: Hills Road
Addr Village: Saham Toney
Fhrs Id: 833185
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.5972873/0.8112129
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.5972308/0.8104227
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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