Shereford
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Shereford is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Dunton, in the North Norfolk district, in the county of Norfolk, England. It is located about 4 kilometres (2 mi) west of the market town of Fakenham. It lies on the east bank of the River Wensum facing Dunton across the river. In 1931 the parish had a population of 97.[1] On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished to form Dunton.[2]
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Shereford | |
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Shereford St. Nicholas | |
Location within Norfolk | |
OS grid reference | TF888297 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Fakenham |
Postcode district | NR21 |
52.83173°N 0.80117°E / 52.83173; 0.80117 |
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The villages name means 'Bright/clear ford'.[3]
Shereford St. Nicholas is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk.