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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.
The village is only 3-4 miles from the coast including the resort of Hunstanton and is a great base for exploring many surrounding attractions. Docking is a pretty village in the north western corner of Norfolk which can trace its origins back to Roman times.
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.
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. Early finds. Neolithic flint tool.
I first discovered Docking by accident, while driving to Brancaster on the coast. I came around a corner on the B1454 and saw the pretty little village duck pond, with picturesque whitewashed cottages around it, and I just had to stop and explore! About Docking. Address: Docking, Norfolk, England.
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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’.
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’.
