All Saints, Swanton Morley
This church is kept locked but a key is available from the garage opposite (not open Saturday afternoons or Sundays) or from the vicar who can be contacted on revd.rachael.dines@gmail.com.An imposing medieval church with splendid tracery enjoying fine views over the Wensum Valley. The aisles embrace the tower resulting in a continuous west front. Look carefully below the east window to spot a slit which allowed a glimpse into the ossuary below (storage area for bones). It was later used as a vestry! There is an exhibition in the church on local stories of the First World War. The Commonwealth War Graves enclosure contains the graves of the men who flew from RAF Swanton Morley in World War Two. A stained glass window shows the aircraft squadrons stationed here. From the car park there is access to a permissive footpath following the river valley, which is abundant with wildlife. This forms part of the 12-mile Wensum Way, linking the Nar Valley Way to Marriott's Way.
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