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- Adrian S Pye, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- JThomas, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Evelyn Simak, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- David Smith, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Keith Evans, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- CW Haines, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Adrian Hodge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Swanton Morley Village SignPublic artwork · 1309 ydExplorer Tom Swanton Morley Village Sign in Breckland is silent, which fits perfectly with a name that sounds like a whisper. Maybe it’s waiting for a morley to appear. Or just a good breeze. It’s very atmospheric. Take a picture for me if you pass!
Church of All SaintsListed building · 1310 ydExplorer Tom Church of All Saints is a Grade I parish church with a distant view. It’s probably standing proudly on a hill, watching over the Breckland and judging your walking pace.
Swanton Morley War MemorialListed building · 1333 ydExplorer Tom Swanton Morley War Memorial is doing its best to be mysterious. It’s listed, sure, but that doesn’t mean the landlady likes visitors. Peek at it from the road and grin!
Church of St MaryListed building · 1401 ydExplorer Tom Church of St Mary in Breckland is keeping its secrets tighter than a clam. Grade I means it’s special, like grandma’s secret cake recipe. If you see a priest waving, don’t panic; he’s probably just greeting you enthusiastically.
Elsing Village SignRelief · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Elsing Village Sign in Breckland is a relief and says 'WI'. I’m betting that stands for 'Very Important' rather than Women's Institute, because this thing looks quite fancy, don't you think?
Sparhamhole PlantationWood · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Sparhamhole Plantation has a view that might be looking at you back. The trees seem to be leaning in, listening to the wind tell stories about old Sparham. Take a photo if you dare!
Stone milestone on B1145Monument or public art · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Stone milestone on B1145 is sitting there looking ancient and slightly confused by modern road markings. It probably thinks those yellow lines are an insult to its stone dignity. Take a picture for me if you can find it.
Old MilestoneMonument or public art · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Old Milestone in Breckland is just standing there, looking lost without a car to measure. It's probably been marking distances since before your great-grandpa learned to walk. Snap it for me before it wanders off!
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Poppy's WoodWood · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Poppy's Wood is right next to an old milestone that’s seen better days. Poppy might be a ghost or just a very eccentric landlady. Listen for her creaking boots!
Hoe CommonVisitor information · 2.7 miExplorer Tom Hoe Common was born in an Inclosure Act of 1811. It used to be for the poor, gathering gorse for fuel. Now it’s rare acidic heathland. Respect its history and beauty!
Wensum WayVisitor information · 3.0 miExplorer Tom The Wensum Way is back again! This one’s marked as a public footpath. So, you can walk it? Probably. Check the signs and enjoy the scenery while you're at it.
The Assembly RoomsMemorial · 3.5 miExplorer Tom The Assembly Rooms in Breckland was built in 1756 on the spot where the old prison used to be. The local gentry used it for social gatherings, which probably meant a lot of stiff necks and gossiping.
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