Blaze rips through 1000 year old English church

A church which dates back to the 11th century has been heavily damaged by a fire which tore through the building.

The blaze at St Mary's Parish Church at Beachamwell near Swaffham in Norfolk broke out on Wednesday morning just before 10.45am.

Six fire engines were sent to attempt to bring the fire under control, but were unable to stop widespread damage to its thatched roof.

The Grade I-listed building is one of the county's oldest Medieval churches.

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