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Church Micro 9986...Wroxham Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 9/2/2016
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The cache has been placed just outside the grounds of the church and is a straightforward and easily accessible small cache.

There is no need to move any of the stone on the boundary wall or interfere with the railings

 


Church of St Mary the Virgin

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The Church of St Mary the Virgin is grade 1 listed and stands at the top of a steep slope above the River Bure, built of flint with limestone dressings and lead roofs. It has a high tower and a famous Norman (12th century) south doorway, stained blue, with seven orders and three shafts, described by the architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner as 'barbaric and glorious'. The church was heavily restored in the Victorian age. In the churchyard is the Trafford Mausoleum, mediaeval in appearance but built in 1831 to designs by the architect Anthony Salvin.

The area near the church was historically the core of the village. A brick and pantiled manor house to the south east of the church has stepped gables showing Dutch influence, and a panel dating to 1623. A picturesque red brick grade II listed cottage dating from about 1820 abuts the churchyard.

 

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This is a hidden gem for Wroxham and very few are aware of its exsistence.  The vicar is extremely friendly and would welcome you looking around the church ground and inside the church.

Parking is available immediately in front of the church and can be done as a park and grab.  This is located in a residential cul de sac.

http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/record-details?MNF8074-St-Mary%27s-Church-and-Trafford-Mausoleum-Wroxham&Index=7417&RecordCount=57339&SessionID=f94e773d-956b-4b8a-a59e-f2dfab4baff5

 

If you would like to add to the Church Micro series yourself then please look here http://churchmicro.co.uk/

 

There is also a Church Micro Stats & Information page that can be found at http://www.15ddv.me.uk/geo/cm/index.html

 

 

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