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West Somerton medieval village church. #107450087
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Standing on a slight rise above the village, the attractive St Mary`s church dates back to Norman times. It has a round tower with octagonal top, a thatched nave, a magnificent chancel, and contains fine examples of 14th century wall-paintings, and a medieval pulpit and screen. In the graveyard is the massive tomb of Robert Hales, the Norfolk Giant, a Victorian celebrity who was seven feet six inches tall. The nave and porch was re-thatched in 2009, leaving the church looking truly splendid.
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