Shereford
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| Shereford | |
| Norfolk | |
|---|---|
 Shereford St. Nicholas | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TF888297 |
| Location: | 52°49’54"N, 0°48’4"E |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Fakenham |
| Postcode: | NR21 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | North Norfolk |
Shereford is a small village in Norfolk, in the north of the county, about two and a half miles west of its nearest market town, Fakenham, standing on the east bank of the River Wensum facing Dunton across the river. In 1931 the parish had a population of 97.
The villages name means 'Bright/clear ford'.[1]
The parish church, St Nicholas, is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Shereford) |
- St Nicholas: European Round Tower Churches
References
- ↑ Place-Names