Yaxham

Settlement in Norfolk Breckland

England

Yaxham

St. Andrew's church Westfield A quite ordinary church dating from the 14th and 15th centuries which has lost its chancel and has a heavily buttressed east wall. The clean uninterrupted roof-line has a quite modern appearance. The tower, and that too has been rebuilt to some degree, has a pinnacle at each corner and shows no sign of there one being a steeper pitch to the roof.  The flushwork on the otherwise unremarkable 15th c. porch is quite conspicuous. Inside the church all is austere and simple with a plain octagonal font and whitewashed walls. The pulpit is hexagonal from floor to top, and is certainly unusual and appears Jacobean. Otherwise there is little of interest here and it is sad that it is not left open to visitors.  Although there is a keyholder listed.
St. Andrew's church Westfield Credit: Adrian S Pye

Yaxham is a picturesque village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 2 miles south of the market town of Dereham, Yaxham is a small yet thriving community with a rich history and beautiful surroundings.

The village is renowned for its charming architecture, featuring a mix of traditional thatched-roof cottages, Georgian houses, and modern dwellings. The centerpiece of Yaxham is the magnificent All Saints' Church, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 13th century. The church is known for its impressive stained glass windows and intricate stonework.

Yaxham is surrounded by rolling fields and lush countryside, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts and outdoor activities. The village is home to several walking and cycling trails, allowing visitors to explore the stunning landscapes and enjoy the tranquility of rural Norfolk. The nearby Yaxham Waters Holiday Park offers fishing lakes and camping facilities, providing a popular destination for tourists.

In terms of amenities, Yaxham offers a range of local services, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The village also hosts various community events throughout the year, such as the Yaxham Village FĂȘte and the Yaxham Music Festival, which attract both residents and visitors from surrounding areas.

Overall, Yaxham is a delightful village that combines historical charm, natural beauty, and a strong sense of community. Whether exploring its architectural treasures, enjoying the surrounding countryside, or participating in local events, visitors to Yaxham are sure to be captivated by its unique character and warm atmosphere.

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St. Andrew's church Westfield A quite ordinary church dating from the 14th and 15th centuries which has lost its chancel and has a heavily buttressed east wall. The clean uninterrupted roof-line has a quite modern appearance. The tower, and that too has been rebuilt to some degree, has a pinnacle at each corner and shows no sign of there one being a steeper pitch to the roof.  The flushwork on the otherwise unremarkable 15th c. porch is quite conspicuous. Inside the church all is austere and simple with a plain octagonal font and whitewashed walls. The pulpit is hexagonal from floor to top, and is certainly unusual and appears Jacobean. Otherwise there is little of interest here and it is sad that it is not left open to visitors.  Although there is a keyholder listed.
St. Andrew's church Westfield
A quite ordinary church dating from the 14th and 15th centuries which has lost its chancel and has a heavily buttressed east wall. The clean uninterrupted roof-line has a quite modern appearance. The tower, and that too has been rebuilt to some degree, has a pinnacle at each corner and shows no sign of there one being a steeper pitch to the roof. The flushwork on the otherwise unremarkable 15th c. porch is quite conspicuous. Inside the church all is austere and simple with a plain octagonal font and whitewashed walls. The pulpit is hexagonal from floor to top, and is certainly unusual and appears Jacobean. Otherwise there is little of interest here and it is sad that it is not left open to visitors. Although there is a keyholder listed.
Stone Road, Yaxham
Stone Road, Yaxham
A field by Stone Road, Yaxham
A field by Stone Road, Yaxham
Pinn's Lane leaving Stone Road, Yaxham
Pinn's Lane leaving Stone Road, Yaxham
Whinburgh village sign The sign which bears the same elements of the earlier example <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1181132" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1181132">Link</a> is now double-sided. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7129271" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7129271">Link</a>
The church of All Saints forms the background. The arms are those of the Bardolfs of Wormegay, lords of Whinburgh manor for almost 300 years. The plough is representing the reliance on agriculture as the main industry and the gorse or 'whin' is where the village derives its name.
The Bardolf name is closely associated with a delicious ancient recipe for Malepigernout, a spiced chicken porridge to be served upon the Coronation of the Monarch of England.
Whinburgh village sign
The sign which bears the same elements of the earlier example Link is now double-sided. Link The church of All Saints forms the background. The arms are those of the Bardolfs of Wormegay, lords of Whinburgh manor for almost 300 years. The plough is representing the reliance on agriculture as the main industry and the gorse or 'whin' is where the village derives its name. The Bardolf name is closely associated with a delicious ancient recipe for Malepigernout, a spiced chicken porridge to be served upon the Coronation of the Monarch of England.
Whinburgh village sign The sign which bears the same elements of the earlier example <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1181132" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1181132">Link</a> is now double-sided. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7129269" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7129269">Link</a>
The church of All Saints forms the background. The arms are those of the Bardolfs of Wormegay, lords of Whinburgh manor for almost 300 years. The plough is representing the reliance on agriculture as the main industry and the gorse or 'whin' is where the village derives its name.
The Bardolf name is closely associated with a delicious ancient recipe for Malepigernout, a spiced chicken porridge to be served upon the Coronation of the Monarch of England.
Whinburgh village sign
The sign which bears the same elements of the earlier example Link is now double-sided. Link The church of All Saints forms the background. The arms are those of the Bardolfs of Wormegay, lords of Whinburgh manor for almost 300 years. The plough is representing the reliance on agriculture as the main industry and the gorse or 'whin' is where the village derives its name. The Bardolf name is closely associated with a delicious ancient recipe for Malepigernout, a spiced chicken porridge to be served upon the Coronation of the Monarch of England.
Rashs Green Industrial Estate, Toftwood This is the view of the northern end of the Rashs Green Industrial Estate, as seen from a train heading towards Wymondham from Dereham. The building on the left was in the process of demolition and heaps of concrete rubble can be seen on the right of the image.
Rashs Green Industrial Estate, Toftwood
This is the view of the northern end of the Rashs Green Industrial Estate, as seen from a train heading towards Wymondham from Dereham. The building on the left was in the process of demolition and heaps of concrete rubble can be seen on the right of the image.
Fields south of Toftwood This is the view from a train on the Mid Norfolk Railway.
Fields south of Toftwood
This is the view from a train on the Mid Norfolk Railway.
Track near Watering Farm A photographer stands beside the track near Watering Farm, photographing a southbound train. The track passes beneath the railway line and this image was taken from the train.
Track near Watering Farm
A photographer stands beside the track near Watering Farm, photographing a southbound train. The track passes beneath the railway line and this image was taken from the train.
Fields near Yaxham This field boundary is seen from a train on the Mid Norfolk Railway. This is a location used to photograph passing trains, which are on an embankment at this point.
Fields near Yaxham
This field boundary is seen from a train on the Mid Norfolk Railway. This is a location used to photograph passing trains, which are on an embankment at this point.
Council Depot, Dereham This is the Breckland District Council depot on Yaxham Road, as seen from a passing train on the Mid Norfolk Railway.
Council Depot, Dereham
This is the Breckland District Council depot on Yaxham Road, as seen from a passing train on the Mid Norfolk Railway.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Dereham Ward
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Dereham Ward
House on Yaxham Road opposite Dumpling Green
House on Yaxham Road opposite Dumpling Green
Entering East Dereham on Yaxham Road (B1135)
Entering East Dereham on Yaxham Road (B1135)
Level crossing, Yaxham Station Station Road crossing the Mid-Norfolk Railway outside Yaxham Station.
Level crossing, Yaxham Station
Station Road crossing the Mid-Norfolk Railway outside Yaxham Station.
Yaxham Railway Station The Mid-Norfolk Railway or MNR is a heritage railway in Norfolk. Re-opening as a tourist line in the mid-1990s, it is often referred to as a "New Generation" heritage railway, especially since the start of preservation in 1974.

The 14-mile line runs through the centre of Norfolk between the market towns of Wymondham and Dereham via Yaxham, Thuxton and Kimberley Park, operating steam and diesel services. The operational line extends northwards from Dereham to Hoe.
It is the southern section of the former Wymondham, Dereham, Fakenham and Wells-next-the-Sea line, opened by the Norfolk Railway in 1847 and closed to passengers in stages from 1964 to 1969 as part of the Beeching cuts. The final section of the line closed to goods traffic in 1989. The northern section of this line has been operated by the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway since 1982.
The MNR is owned and operated by the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust (a charitable trust), and is mostly operated and staffed by volunteers.
The line is the fifth longest preserved standard gauge railway in Great Britain.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Norfolk_Railway" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Norfolk_Railway">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>
Yaxham Railway Station
The Mid-Norfolk Railway or MNR is a heritage railway in Norfolk. Re-opening as a tourist line in the mid-1990s, it is often referred to as a "New Generation" heritage railway, especially since the start of preservation in 1974. The 14-mile line runs through the centre of Norfolk between the market towns of Wymondham and Dereham via Yaxham, Thuxton and Kimberley Park, operating steam and diesel services. The operational line extends northwards from Dereham to Hoe. It is the southern section of the former Wymondham, Dereham, Fakenham and Wells-next-the-Sea line, opened by the Norfolk Railway in 1847 and closed to passengers in stages from 1964 to 1969 as part of the Beeching cuts. The final section of the line closed to goods traffic in 1989. The northern section of this line has been operated by the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway since 1982. The MNR is owned and operated by the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust (a charitable trust), and is mostly operated and staffed by volunteers. The line is the fifth longest preserved standard gauge railway in Great Britain. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
The Mid-Norfolk Railway leaving Yaxham Station The Mid-Norfolk Railway or MNR is a heritage railway in Norfolk. Re-opening as a tourist line in the mid-1990s, it is often referred to as a "New Generation" heritage railway, especially since the start of preservation in 1974.

The 14-mile line runs through the centre of Norfolk between the market towns of Wymondham and Dereham via Yaxham, Thuxton and Kimberley Park, operating steam and diesel services. The operational line extends northwards from Dereham to Hoe.
It is the southern section of the former Wymondham, Dereham, Fakenham and Wells-next-the-Sea line, opened by the Norfolk Railway in 1847 and closed to passengers in stages from 1964 to 1969 as part of the Beeching cuts. The final section of the line closed to goods traffic in 1989. The northern section of this line has been operated by the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway since 1982.
The MNR is owned and operated by the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust (a charitable trust), and is mostly operated and staffed by volunteers.
The line is the fifth longest preserved standard gauge railway in Great Britain.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Norfolk_Railway" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Norfolk_Railway">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 Mid-Norfolk Railway leaving Yaxham Station
The Mid-Norfolk Railway or MNR is a heritage railway in Norfolk. Re-opening as a tourist line in the mid-1990s, it is often referred to as a "New Generation" heritage railway, especially since the start of preservation in 1974. The 14-mile line runs through the centre of Norfolk between the market towns of Wymondham and Dereham via Yaxham, Thuxton and Kimberley Park, operating steam and diesel services. The operational line extends northwards from Dereham to Hoe. It is the southern section of the former Wymondham, Dereham, Fakenham and Wells-next-the-Sea line, opened by the Norfolk Railway in 1847 and closed to passengers in stages from 1964 to 1969 as part of the Beeching cuts. The final section of the line closed to goods traffic in 1989. The northern section of this line has been operated by the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway since 1982. The MNR is owned and operated by the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust (a charitable trust), and is mostly operated and staffed by volunteers. The line is the fifth longest preserved standard gauge railway in Great Britain. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
Station Road crossing the Mid-Norfolk Railway outside Yaxham Station The Mid-Norfolk Railway or MNR is a heritage railway in Norfolk. Re-opening as a tourist line in the mid-1990s, it is often referred to as a "New Generation" heritage railway, especially since the start of preservation in 1974.

The 14-mile line runs through the centre of Norfolk between the market towns of Wymondham and Dereham via Yaxham, Thuxton and Kimberley Park, operating steam and diesel services. The operational line extends northwards from Dereham to Hoe.
It is the southern section of the former Wymondham, Dereham, Fakenham and Wells-next-the-Sea line, opened by the Norfolk Railway in 1847 and closed to passengers in stages from 1964 to 1969 as part of the Beeching cuts. The final section of the line closed to goods traffic in 1989. The northern section of this line has been operated by the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway since 1982.
The MNR is owned and operated by the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust (a charitable trust), and is mostly operated and staffed by volunteers.
The line is the fifth longest preserved standard gauge railway in Great Britain.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Norfolk_Railway" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Norfolk_Railway">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>
Station Road crossing the Mid-Norfolk Railway outside Yaxham Station
The Mid-Norfolk Railway or MNR is a heritage railway in Norfolk. Re-opening as a tourist line in the mid-1990s, it is often referred to as a "New Generation" heritage railway, especially since the start of preservation in 1974. The 14-mile line runs through the centre of Norfolk between the market towns of Wymondham and Dereham via Yaxham, Thuxton and Kimberley Park, operating steam and diesel services. The operational line extends northwards from Dereham to Hoe. It is the southern section of the former Wymondham, Dereham, Fakenham and Wells-next-the-Sea line, opened by the Norfolk Railway in 1847 and closed to passengers in stages from 1964 to 1969 as part of the Beeching cuts. The final section of the line closed to goods traffic in 1989. The northern section of this line has been operated by the Wells and Walsingham Light Railway since 1982. The MNR is owned and operated by the Mid-Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust (a charitable trust), and is mostly operated and staffed by volunteers. The line is the fifth longest preserved standard gauge railway in Great Britain. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link
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Yaxham is located at Grid Ref: TG0010 (Lat: 52.655423, Lng: 0.962741)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Breckland

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Located within 500m of 52.655423,0.962741
Yaxham
Is In Country: United Kingdom
Is In Country Code: GB
Is In County: Norfolk
Is In District: Breckland
Place: village
Wikidata: Q2273369
Wikipedia: en:Yaxham
Lat/Long: 52.6563784/0.968614
Yaxham
Railway: station
Tourism: preserved_railway
Usage: tourism
Wikidata: Q8050492
Lat/Long: 52.6523643/0.9596864
Yaxham LC
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 52.6525771/0.959416
Bus Stop
Bus Shelter, adj
Bench: yes
Check Date Shelter: 2021-06-19
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900Y011
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Bus Shelter
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: The Rosary
Naptan Locality: Yaxham
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogjmpt
Naptan Street: Norwich Road
Naptan Verified: no
Seats: 3
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6557254/0.9647876
Bus Shelter, opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900Y014
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Bus Shelter
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: The Rosary
Naptan Locality: Yaxham
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogjmta
Naptan Street: Norwich Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.65584/0.9646075
Bus Stop
Elm Close, opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900Y016
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Elm Close
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: St. Peters Close
Naptan Locality: Yaxham
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogjmtg
Naptan Street: Norwich Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.655184/0.9688961
Bus Stop
Elm Close, adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900Y017
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Elm Close
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Elm Close
Naptan Locality: Yaxham
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogjmtj
Naptan Street: Norwich Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.6551363/0.9682866
Bus Stop
Station Road, opp
Bench: no
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900Y018
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Naptan Indicator: opp
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Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6558381/0.9624952
Bus Stop
Station Road, adj
Bench: yes
Lit: no
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Naptan Bearing: NW
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Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Locality: Yaxham
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogpdjd
Naptan Street: Dereham Road
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.65595/0.9622604
Yaxham Waters
Internet Access: no
Phone: +44 1362696750
Tourism: camp_site
Lat/Long: 52.6565671/0.9583101
Yaxham
Colour: white;green
Man Made: village_sign
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 52.6557826/0.9659288
Barrier: stile
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 52.6537848/0.9657388
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 52.6558176/0.9658555
Description: Tall stone cross atop a multi-tiered pedestal
Historic: memorial
Inscription: A Thank Offering for Victory and in Memory of the Brave Men of this Parish Who in the Great War 1914 1918 Gave Their Lives for England. May They Rest in Peace. (10 mens names engraved) Reverse side inscription Also of (3 mens names engraved) 1939 1945.
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 52.6567033/0.96631
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.6513194/0.9600142
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.6528486/0.957271
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 52.6522827/0.9583043
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6569069/0.9667431
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 52.6568388/0.9664234
Man Made: planter
Lat/Long: 52.6557757/0.9658467
Man Made: planter
Lat/Long: 52.6558233/0.9656522
Man Made: planter
Lat/Long: 52.6558119/0.9657052
Man Made: planter
Lat/Long: 52.6557997/0.9657562
Man Made: planter
Lat/Long: 52.6557862/0.9658085
Man Made: planter
Lat/Long: 52.6557887/0.9659835
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.6565054/0.9675439
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.6565111/0.9675056
Bench
Backrest: yes
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 52.6566038/0.9696092
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.6568575/0.9564146
Recycling
Recycling Clothes: yes
Recycling Glass Bottles: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 52.6555654/0.9673563
Waste Disposal
Lat/Long: 52.6562805/0.9580636
Waste Basket
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 52.6562757/0.9580691
Waste Basket
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 52.6555546/0.9673538
Waste Basket
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 52.6566704/0.9685848
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.6549662/0.969862
Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
Material: wood
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 52.6549597/0.9639591
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: Outside on wall at rear of village hall.
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Level: 0
Ref GB The Circuit: 0022A231-9A83-45AD-BBB1-AFD4009D4954
Lat/Long: 52.6561335/0.9672567
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