THE BUILDING

St Peter’s church has stood on its commanding position above the stream, overlooking this very beautiful corner of south Norfolk, for at least 800 years.

The parish which it serves is shaped rather like a long rectangle, about 3 miles north-east to southwest and 11 miles across. It is bisected by the B1332 Norwich to Bungay road, from which a lane turns northwards beside the beautiful Tudor brick Hedenham Hall (built c.1590) and reaches the church after about 2 miles.

The Romans made bricks here at Hedenham; their extensive kiln and four of their burial urns have been discovered. William the Conqueror’s nephew owned the manor in 1086, when the Domesday Book was compiled and Pope Innocent IV issued a Papal Bull in 1247 (the original still exists) in answer to a complaint by John, the Rector, that there was also a Vicar here, and confirming the decision of the Bishop of Norwich to put a stop to this!

There is a strong choir at St Peter’s which practices every Tuesday at 7.15pm during term time. It first started in 2011 and since then has given various concerts to help raise funds for the church. New members are always welcome to join our lively and sociable group

VISITING & DIRECTIONS
For anyone wishing to visit our church or churchyard, the building is kept unlocked everyday during daylight hours.

The church has recently installed a toilet and small kitchen which is open during services.

The church is found on Church Road, which runs off the main Norwich Rd.  There are lots of places to park on the grass verges around the church. For Sat Nav's the postcode is NR35 2LF.