English Heritage sites near Scole Parish
SAXTEAD GREEN POST MILL
12 miles from Scole Parish
Saxtead Green Post Mill is a corn mill, whose whole body revolves on its base and was one of many built in Suffolk from the late 13th century.
FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE
13 miles from Scole Parish
Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk.
THETFORD PRIORY
18 miles from Scole Parish
The extensive remains of one of the most important East Anglian monasteries, the Cluniac Priory of Our Lady of Thetford and the burial place of the earls and dukes of Norfolk for 400 years.
THETFORD, CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE
18 miles from Scole Parish
The only surviving remains in England of a priory of Canons of the Holy Sepulchre, who aided pilgrims to Christ's tomb: the ruined nave of their 14th-century church, later used as a barn.
COW TOWER, NORWICH
19 miles from Scole Parish
One of the earliest purpose-built artillery blockhouses in England, this brick tower was built in c.1398-9 to command a strategic point in Norwich’s city defence.
THETFORD WARREN LODGE
20 miles from Scole Parish
Thetford Warren Lodge was probably built c.1400 by the Prior of Thetford; this defensible lodge protected gamekeepers and hunting parties against armed poachers.
Churches in Scole Parish
Billingford: St Leonard
Frenze: St Andrew
Frenze
Diss
01379 741 994
http://www.thebenefice.org.uk
Frenze church can be found in the farmyard adjacent to Frenze Hall, next to the Bouddicca Way The church is redundant and looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust. It is kept open and can be visited at any time. There are some fine oak pews, and interesting brasses.
Services are held once or twice a year. The site is also on the Dickleburgh and Pulhams Benefice Trail, which is walked at least once a year. A copy of the church history and the Benefice Trail can be bought in the church.
By agreement with the conservation trust the parish of Thelveton with Frenze arranges two services a year at the church, an Evening Prayer and picnic in May or June, and a Carols by Candlelight one evening just before Christmas.
During the emergency caused by the Covid19 virus we are not holding regular services, but we are still very much available for prayer and pastoral care. Visit the "Who's Who? page of our website to find the full contact details for our church.
If you have a general query please contact our benefice administrator. She is usually available on weekdays from 10am to noon.
For up-to-date information on our services and events please visit our benefice website.
Scole: St Andrew
Norwich Road
Scole
Diss
01379 851148
http://scole-reden5.webplus.net
Built on a hill above the Waveney Valley, the Church dates from the end of the 13th century. Little of the original medieval building remains, and in 1963 much of the roof, choir stalls and organ were destroyed by fire.
Since the fire, the interior has been re-ordered sympathetically to provide a bright welcoming space, with a striking new East Window.
There is more information about the Church in the History below.
The Revd Nigel Tuffnell is the Rector of the 7 churches that make up the Benefice of Redenhall with Scole.
For baptisms, weddings etc., contact Benefice Administrator 01379 851148 or e-mail [email protected] //
Church bookings: David Hillier 01379 740158
Church Wardens: Lynda Mansfield 01379 740401 or Peter Edwards 01379 740779
http://www.7churches.org.uk/welcome
Thelveton: St Andrew
Church Road,
Thelveton,
Diss
01379 741 994
http://www.thebenefice.org.uk
St Andrew's church is situated down a country lane in open countryside. It is a beautiful spot to come to find peace, to have a picnic, or to walk part of the Boudicca Way, which passes through the churchyard. A composting toilet is available in the church yard. The church itself was built in the early 14th century but was extensively modernised in the 19th century. It is the only meeting place in Thelveton village. Tea/coffee making facilities are available in the church, and the nave is available for concerts, meetings, quiet days and other events in keeping with the Christian character of the building.
We are one of the churches in the benefice of Dickleburgh and the Pulhams. We do not have a rector at the moment.
If you have a general query please get in touch with our benefice administrator. She is usually available on weekdays from 10am to noon.
For up-to-date information on our services and events please visit our website.
Registers not in current use are lodged at the Norfolk Records Office.
Pubs in Scole Parish
Crossways Inn
Bridge Road, Scole, IP21 4DP
(01379) 742547
crosswaysscole.co.uk
Horseshoes
Lower Street, Billingford, IP21 4HL
(01379) 740414
thehorseshoes-billingford.co.uk