Horsham St Faith facts for kids
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 Church of St Mary and St Andrew |
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| OS grid reference | TG216149 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR10 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Horsham St Faith is a small village in Norfolk, England. It is about 5 miles (8 km) north of Norwich. The village gets its name from two things. One is the River Hor, which flows through it. The other is a old Benedictine monastery. This monastery was built to honor St Faith. It stood here until monasteries were closed down long ago.
Horsham St Faith is also very close to Norwich International Airport. This airport started in 1939 as RAF Horsham St Faith, a Royal Air Force base. Today, the City of Norwich Aviation Museum is also nearby. The name 'Horsham' means 'horse homestead' or 'horse village'.
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History of Horsham St Faith
Horsford Castle
Near Horsham St Faith, you can find the remains of Horsford Castle. This was a type of castle called a motte and bailey castle. It had a large mound (motte) with a tower on top. Around it was a walled area (bailey). You can reach it by following a path north of Church Street.
The Great Cattle Fair
For many years, Horsham St Faith was famous for its large cattle fair. This fair happened every year on October 17th. It started in the early 1100s and continued until 1872. It was one of the biggest cattle fairs in the country. The fair was held south of Spixworth Road, around areas known as Bullock Hill and Calf Lane.
The Manor House and RAF Horsham St Faith
At the start of the 1900s, a large house called the Manor House stood here. The land around it later became RAF Horsham St Faith in 1939. This was an important air force base during World War II.
The Church of St Mary and St Andrew
The main church in the village is called St Mary and St Andrew. It was first built in the 1200s. Over the years, it has been changed and updated many times. In 1873, a lot of the church was restored. This was possible thanks to a large donation from the Twinings tea family.
Inside the church, there are interesting features. One is a beautiful rood screen from 1528. It has 12 painted panels showing different saints. Another notable item is the fancy Jacobean font cover. The pulpit is also special, with painted panels that were recently restored by the V&A Museum. The church is used by both the Church of England and the Methodists.
Notable People
- St Robert Southwell - He was a Jesuit priest, a poet, and a martyr.
See also
In Spanish: Horsham St Faith para niños
