Shelton, Norfolk
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| Shelton | |
| Norfolk | |
|---|---|
 St Mary's Church, Shelton | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TM221910 |
| Location: | 52°28’18"N, 1°16’9"E |
| Data | |
| Population: | 298 (2011) |
| Post town: | Norwich |
| Postcode: | NR15 |
| Dialling code: | 01508 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | South Norfolk |
Shelton is a scattered hamlet in Norfolk, just north of Hardwick, two miles south-east of Long Stratton, about four miles north of Harleston and six miles west of Bungay.
The village has a nursery, a church and Shelton Hall.
Churches
St Mary's Church, Shelton, was built in the 1480s of red brick with dark diapering. Apart from the tower which is earlier than the rest of the church it is in the pure Perpendicular style. The stained glass windows include large figures of donors in 15th-century dress. Features of interest include the monument of Sir Robert Houghton, 1623, and the carved royal arms of King William III.[1] There are also tombs of the Shelton family of Shelton Hall. The church is Grade I listed.[2]
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Shelton, Norfolk) |
- Shelton St Mary; norfolk.churches.co.uk
References
- ↑ Betjeman, J. (ed.) (1968) Collins Pocket Guide to English Parish Churches: the South. London: Collins; p. 317
- ↑ National Heritage List 1050096: Shelton, Norfolk (Grade I listing)