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31: 47: 434: 54: 477:, is located 2 miles west of the village. It opened in 1939 and closed in 1994, when it was sold to a property developer. Most of the properties are empty and in need of restoration, but people do currently live on the site and all houses are available to rent. There is also a small shop on site. In 2010, the paranormal television series 239: 460:
The church was first built in the 11th century. It fell into ruins from the 1720s, when the lead roof was removed to help pay for the restoration of St Marys at East Raynham. The ruin has now been consolidated and the church is now back in occasional use.
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built of brick and stone dressings. Work commenced in 1619, and was completed in 1630. It is the seat of the Townshend family, and is owned today by the 7th
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The villages name means 'Regna's homestead/village' or 'Regna's hemmed-in land'.
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Much of the area can be visited by a circular walk which takes in
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and historic buildings, almost entirely on the Raynham estate.
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flows nearby. In 1931, the parish had a population of 241.
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and is the largest village on the Raynham estate. The river
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On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished to form Raynham.
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The village can trace its origins back and before the
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West Raynham is located in Norfolk
Norfolk
OS grid reference
TF871253
London
Civil parish
Raynham
District
North Norfolk
Shire county
Norfolk
Region
East
Country
England
Sovereign state
Post town
Fakenham
Postcode district
NR21
Dialling code
Police
Norfolk
Fire
Norfolk
Ambulance
East of England
UK Parliament
North Norfolk

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