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St Mary the Virgin Church, Wiggenhall, Norfolk

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Accessibility

Park in the lane alongside the church. Access is through a driveway with gravel path on to grass path in churchyard. Due to the historic nature of the building there is no heating, running water or toilet facilities. The church is lit by natural light

Brief description

"Carved Saints and a broken heart

St Mary's stands in a watery landscape next to an orchard by the River Ouse. In the spring a path lined with bulbs leads the way to this peaceful church and in summer, visitors pass a collection of buddleia and clouds of butterflies. Green stained glass casts light on row upon row of carved benches, featuring lively little wooden saints and figures in amazingly detailed dress. The font cover, too, is a fine piece of carving, dating from the Jacobean period.

Saints also feature in brilliant coloured panels on the medieval screen, and there are some wonderful lifesize marbles of local nobles. In the south chapel, a brass the shape of a heart commemorates Sir Robert Kervile who died abroad. His grieving wife sent a monk to retrieve his heart, and it lies buried here. There is a lovely sundial over the porch entrance."

Address

Church Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3EJ

Email

Phone

Website

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-mary-wiggenhall.html

https://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/record-details?MNF2252-St-Mary-the-Virgin%27s-Church-Wiggenhall-St-Mary-the-Virgin

Directions

5 miles south of King’s Lynn off A10 south of Setchey follow Historic Church signs along; Mill Road, Lynn Road, School Road, Sluice Road to Church Road. Church behind Wiggenhall House; public footpath through yard at side of house. Park in the lane alongside the church. Access is through a driveway with gravel path on to grass path in churchyard.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

2021: "Usually closed but key may be available at times by ringing the doorbell of the house on the same drive as the church"

Transport

Nearest railway station: King's Lynn (5 miles).

Amenities

Due to the historic nature of the building there is no heating, running water or toilet facilities. The church is lit by natural light

Travel Information

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