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Docking village in the centre of the parish is situated at an elevation of 82.7 metres (272 feet), which makes it one of the highest in Norfolk. It is surrounded by arable farmland having little woodland and is a nucleated settlement, with only one historical hamlet associated with it.
Docking Market is a local market offering local produce and products. The market takes place on Wednesday mornings at ‘Ripper Hall’ the village hall. There is currently a village archaeological project to locate the site of a lost priory believed to have been in the area during the 13th and 14th century. One theory is that the village ...
The story of our village. Docking has a long and fascinating history. Evidence from either within the village or from the surrounding fields shows humans have been present here for many millennia. The earliest evidence may be from nomadic people who only set up temporary camps, but later evidence clearly shows a more permanent settlement.
Docking. Docking is the highest point in Norfolk, and the village stands high above the coastal resorts of Hunstanton and Heacham. Docking church, St Mary, was built during the 15th century and is a large church with some interesting features that include a late medieval font. In 1969 Docking had an unusual UFO sighting.
Docking is a pretty village in the north western corner of Norfolk which can trace its origins back to Roman times. It is one of the highest points in the Norfolk. Because of the elevation of the village it had problems for years with the supply of drinking water, and was often known as ‘Dry Docking’. In the 1760s a well was sunk some 230 ...
Docking Priory was a daughter house of Ivry in Normandy. It was considered an 'alien house' (i.e. owned by a foreign monastery) and was granted to Joan, Dowager Queen of England in 1415 when alien priories were suppressed. From 1440 it was granted to Eton College by Henry VI.
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Docking Market is a local market offering local produce and products. The market takes place on Wednesday mornings at ‘Ripper Hall’ the village hall. There is currently a village archaeological project to locate the site of a lost priory believed to have been in the area during the 13th and 14th century.
