Santon, Norfolk

Santon is a depopulated village located near Santon Downham in Norfolk, England.[1][2] Moated earthworks and other remains of the medieval village are a scheduled monument.[1]

Santon

All Saints' church in Santon
Santon
Location within Norfolk
Civil parish
  • Lynford
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBRANDON
Postcode districtIP27
PoliceNorfolk
FireNorfolk
AmbulanceEast of England

The village church of All Saints' was rebuilt from ruins in the 17th century by Thomas Bancrofte, the sole parishioner at that time.[1]

The site is adjacent to the Forestry Commission's St Helen's picnic site.[3]

References

  1. "Hundred of Grimeshaw: Santon; British History Online". British-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  2. "Santon". Norfolkchurches.co.uk. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  3. "St Helens" (PDF). Forestry Commission. Retrieved 19 November 2017.


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