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East Dereham: St Nicholas, East Dereham

East Dereham: St Nicholas, East Dereham

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The present Norman church, which has its origins in the 12th century, is set on falling ground to the west of the town.
The churchyard contains the ancient monument of St Withburga's Well, supplied by a spring that is said to have issued forth from the burial place of Withburga, one of the four daughters of King Anna of East Anglia who reigned in the 7th century. Saint Withburga laid the foundation of a church and convent, the first Christian settlement in the area in the year 654.
Points of interest within the church include the 'Seven Sacrament Font', made in 1488, which has the Church's sacraments carved on the sides, the eighth showing the crucifixion, the eagle lectern, made in Liege around 1475, beautiful Tudor ceilings in the north and south transept, painted in the 15th century and the burial place of the poet William Cowper (1731-1800)with the famous Cowper window sited above the tomb.
The reredos (behind the high altar)was made in 1857 and painted in 1929.
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The Parish Administrator
The Parish Office
Church House
Church Street
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1DN
Tel: 01362 693143
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Sunday

Holy Communion
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for ¾ hour
Holy Communion (1662)
Every first Sunday at 8:00 AM for ¾ hour
Parish Communoin
Every Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Family Friendly Coffee
Family Service
Every third Sunday at 9:30 AM for 50 minutes
Family Friendly Coffee
Mattins
Every first Sunday at 11:00 AM for 40 minutes
Holy Communion (1662)
Every third Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Choral Evensong
Every first Sunday at 6:30 PM for 50 minutes
Evening Prayer
Every second Sunday at 6:30 PM for 50 minutes
Healing Eucharist
Every third Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
Sunday School Youth Group Bell Ringing Live Music / Concerts Regular Choir Grade 1 Listed Building Conservation Area Supports Fairtrade goods Tower Stained glass Guidebooks / notes Organ Hall for hire Church Open Wheelchair Access / Ramp Braille Hymnbooks / Orders of Service Hearing / Induction Loop Assistance Dogs Visitor Parking Available
Bookings

Church House Hall is available for private hire at a cost of £6.20 per hour plus £5.50 for use of the kitchen during the hire. Further details from the Parish Office.

Visit our Church

We have an Open Church policy and endeavour to keep the church open during the hours of daylight.

Nurture Courses

 
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 2788
Style of worship: Central
Our Patron: St Nicholas
Archdeaconry: LYNN (263)
Deanery: DEREHAM IN MITFORD (26310)
Parish Legal Name: EAST DEREHAM (260282)