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Dereham, Norfolk

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An historic market town with a wide variety of 18th century buildings. Dereham was founded by Withburga, a 7th century Saxon saint. A holy well associated with Withburga can be seen in the churchyard, on the presumed site of her burial. There is a lovely 19th century four-sailed windmill in the town, and Bishop Bonners Cottage, a medieval almshouse with an unusual frieze of pargeting. One of the most famous residents of Dereham is the poet George Cowper, who is buried in the church.

The parish church of St Nicholas is quite stunning. It was built in the Norman period on the site of Withburga's church, and expanded in the 13rth and 14th centuries. It is the second largest parish church in Norfolk, and features a Seven Sacrament font, beautifully painted transept roof, and a detached bell tower 16th century that was used as a prison during the Napoleonic Wars. One of the French prisoners held in the tower was shot while trying to escape, and his grave can be seen in the churchyard.

The town was traditionally known as East Dereham, but is now more commonly referred to simply as Dereham.
Dereham, Norfolk, England

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The Old Chapel - 5.9 miles from Dereham Foxley, Norfolk Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £300

Sunnyside - 8.4 miles from Dereham Colkirk, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £235

Wensum View Cottage - 8.4 miles from Dereham Great Ryburgh, Norfolk Sleeps: 10 Stay from: £697

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Phoenix Hotel - 0.3 miles from Dereham Dereham, Norfolk Stay from: £40.00

Hill House Hotel Dereham - 0.3 miles from Dereham Dereham, Norfolk Stay from: £19.99

Kings Head Hotel - 0.4 miles from Dereham Dereham, Norfolk Stay from: £40.00

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Yaxham Mill Hotel - 2.5 miles from Dereham Dereham, Norfolk From: £48.00

Yaxham Mill - 2.8 miles from Dereham Yaxham, Norfolk From: £48.00

The Ugly Bug Inn - 7.8 miles from Dereham Norwich, Norfolk From: £40.00

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Dereham
Tourist Information Centre
Church House
Church Street
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1DN
Tel: 01362 698 992
Email: derehamtourism@tesco.net
Web: http://www.dereham.ontheweb.nu
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