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Ruins of St Mary's Church, East Somerton

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Ruins of St Mary's Church, East Somerton

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    December 23, 2022

    Hiking

    A truly magical place, St Mary's Church has been wrapped back up in nature since it was abandoned in the 17th century. The size of the oak tree that rises up in the centre of the ruins tells you just how long it has been since worshippers set foot inside. Legend has it that the tree grew from the wooden leg of a witch who was buried here.

    January 13, 2023

    Running

    A truly magical place, St Mary's Church has been wrapped back up in nature since it was abandoned in the 17th century. The size of the oak tree that rises up in the centre of the ruins tells you just how long it has been since worshippers set foot inside. Legend has it that the tree grew from the wooden leg of a witch who was buried here.

    July 27, 2023

    Cycling

    In the woods of East Somerton are the ruins of St Mary’s church, with glassless windows, tumbling walls, and a tower where you can look up into the open sky.

    From the 15th-century, St Mary’s went from serving its own parish to becoming part of the larger parish of West Somerton. It fell into disuse in the 17th-century and has remained abandoned.

    The most striking feature is a tree in the centre of the ruins, known as “The Witch’s Leg.”

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    Hike the moderate 8.1-mile Winterton on Sea Circular Trail through coastal dunes, sandy beaches, and past historic church ruins.
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    Location: Somerton, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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