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The Churches

The main church of the Dersingham benefice is St Nicholas, Dersingham, but there are three churches in adjoining villages that also hold services. Please see the calendar on this website for details, as there is currently no regular pattern for services.

St Mary the Virgin, Anmer

This is a charming church in the small village of Anmer. When the main features of this church were built, the great family of Calthorp were Lords of the Manor. The South Chapel was built onto the church by Sir Oliver Calthrop in the 14th century. The name of Calthrop is frequently repeated in the list of patrons until Anmer passed to the Coldham family in 1678. Now the parish of about 1400 acres is part of the Royal Estate.

On entering this church one is reminded of Queen Mary who had a strong personal interest in it and gave some of the furnishings to beautify it, including a Florentine embroidered altar cloth.

The services at Anmer are from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), which are traditional services of either Morning Prayer or Holy Communion, usually with hymns sung. Please see the calendar for more information about service times.

St Michael and All Angels, Ingoldisthorpe

A hidden gem of a church, situated next door to the Ingoldisthorpe VA Church of England Primary School.

The services at St Michaels are of a traditional flavour, either Morning Prayer or Holy Communion. Please see the calendar for service times.
Also in Ingoldisthorpe, The Well Café Church and community café is a ministry of St Michaels held in the Church Hall, originally the Mission Hall. Visit The Well website

St Peter & Paul's, Shernborne

The church is in the heart of the small village, when approaching down the hill (yes there are hills in Norfolk!) from Dersingham you are met with a wonderful view of the church. A simple, informal morning worship is enjoyed at Shernborne usually once a month. Please see calendar for service times.

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