Official Name: | Shereford |
Country: | England |
Region: | East of England |
Os Grid Reference: | TF888297 |
Coordinates: | 52.8317°N 0.8012°W |
Post Town: | Fakenham |
Postcode Area: | NR |
Postcode District: | NR21 |
Static Image Name: | Shereford-g1.jpg |
Static Image Width: | 240px |
Static Image Caption: | Shereford St. Nicholas |
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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 4km (02miles) 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]
The villages name means 'Bright/clear ford'.[3]
Shereford St. Nicholas is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk.