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Dereham, Norfolk

Dereham (also known as East Dereham) is a town in Norfolk. Dereham labels itself "The Heart of Norfolk" due to its central location in the county. Notable buildings in the town include the pargetted Bishop Bonner's Cottage, built in 1502, the Norman parish church and a windmill. The town lies on the site of a monastery founded by Withburh, known locally as Saint Withburga, in the seventh century. The town is within the council area of Breckland (Norfolk).

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): East Dereham
Historic County: Norfolk
Lat, Long: 52.681981,0.94045733
Grid Reference: TF988134
Police Area: Norfolk
Council Area: Breckland (Norfolk)
Civil Parish: Dereham CP
Country: England

GBPNID: 14249
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dereham,_Norfolk_14249

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