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Whissonsett Church
Norwich
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Whissonsett Church (St Mary's) is mostly medieval but also features a millennium-old Saxon Cross unique to Norfolk and is featured on our Benefice (Group) logo - see upper left.
The Church is open daily (approx. 10 am - 4 pm) to visitors.
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[The Upper Wensum Benefice, which includes Whissonsett Church, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.]
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Brisley Church
Norwich
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Brisley Church (St Bartholomew / St Bart's) is a strikingly tall medieval building standing at the midway point on the old direct route from Lynn to Norwich. It features historic embellishments including rare remains of the once common church wall-paintings.
The Church is open daily (approx. 10 am - 4 pm) to visitors.
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[The Upper Wensum Benefice, which includes Brisley Church, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.]
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Colkirk Church with Oxwick & Pattesley
Norwich
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Colkirk (St Mary's) Church is a medieval structure with Victorian restoration. The Parish includes the ruin of All Saints Oxwick and some scant remains of St John the Baptist Pattesley.
Colkirk Church is open daily (approx. 10 am - 4 pm) to visitors.
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[The Upper Wensum Benefice, which includes Colkirk Church, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.]
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Horningtoft Church
Norwich
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Horningtoft (St Edmund's) Church is delightfully simple in style, illustrating how many village churches would originally have been designed. Remains of a west tower can be seen as you approach, and the interior features distinctive Victorian folk-art on the wooden panelling.
The Church is open daily (approx. 10 am - 4 pm) for visitors.
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[The Upper Wensum Benefice, which includes Horningtoft Church, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.]
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Gateley Church
Norwich
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Gateley (St Helen's) Church is wonderfully rustic taking the visitor back in time. It features eight medieval female and male rood screen figures, a rare survival from pre-Reformation iconoclasm.
The Church is open daily to visitors.
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[The Upper Wensum Benefice, which includes Gateley Church, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.]
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Shereford Church with Dunton Church
Norwich
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The Parish of Shereford includes both Shereford (St Nicholas) Church and Dunton (St Peter's formerly St Mary's) Church. Dunton does not have its own 'Church Near You' website, but you can find information on these Shereford pages and via the left-hand tabs.
Both Churches are open daily to visitors.
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[The Upper Wensum Benefice, which includes Shereford and Dunton Churches, is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Norwich’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.]
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