Editing Wymondham (section)

==Landmarks==
[[File:Cmglee Wymondham Heritage Museum.jpg|thumb|Wymondham Heritage Museum in September 2017]]

===War memorial===
Wymondham war memorial is a {{convert|7.5|m|yds|0|abbr=}} stone obelisk above an octagonal three-stepped base, at the junction of Vicar Street, Town Green and Middleton Street. Unveiled on 24 July 1921, and updated after [[World War II]], it recalls 189 military and civilian deaths in the two World Wars.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/20188 |title=Wymondham|website=Imperial War Museums |language=en |access-date=2019-10-14}}</ref> It is a Grade II listed feature.<ref>{{NHLE |num=1460831 |desc=Wymondham War Memorial, Wymondham  |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref>

===Wymondham Abbey===
[[Wymondham Abbey]], founded in 1107, is a Grade I listed building.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/record-details?MNF9437 |title=Wymondham-Abbey – Norfolk Heritage Explorer |website=www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk |access-date=2019-10-14}}</ref> Originally a Benedictine priory, it became an independent abbey in 1449. During this period the two-tower design evolved. The east tower was built first to an octagonal design (1409) and the west tower completed in 1498.<ref name=":7">{{NHLE |num=1297494 |desc=ABBEY CHURCH OF ST MARY AND ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY, Wymondham |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref>

The abbey was [[Dissolution of the Monasteries|dissolved]] in 1538, after which many of its buildings were demolished. Their remains, including the surviving arch of the [[chapter house]], are scattered around the church.<ref>{{NHLE |num=1292209 |desc=REMAINS OF CHAPTER HOUSE AND SURROUNDING FRAGMENTS OF ABBEY CHURCH, Wymondham |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref> The open land to the south of the church, above further remains of the medieval abbey, is a scheduled monument.<ref>{{NHLE |num=1003992 |desc=Wymondham Abbey, Wymondham |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref> The east end of the church was demolished at the dissolution. The surviving {{convert|70|m|yd}}-long building is about half the original length.

The remainder survived the dissolution and continued in use as the local [[Church of England parish church]]. Some elements of the original Norman architecture are visible externally, while internally a 15th-century [[hammerbeam roof]] and a [[reredos]] by [[Ninian Comper]] can be seen.<ref name=":7"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/education/educational-images/reredos-at-wymondham-abbey-wymondham-2609 |title=Reredos at Wymondham Abbey, Wymondham, Norfolk {{!}} Educational Images {{!}} Historic England|website=historicengland.org.uk |language=en |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref>

===Cavick House===
Cavick House, a Grade I listed building, dates from the early 18th century.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/record-details?MNF9458 |title=Cavick-House – Norfolk Heritage Explorer |website=www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk |access-date=2019-10-14}}</ref><ref>{{NHLE |num=1196716 |desc=CAVICK HOUSE INCLUDING FRONT SCREEN WALLS, Wymondham |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref> It is a red-brick building with painted [[quoin]]s and some original interior decoration. It had fallen into disrepair by 1999, but has since been restored.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/how-norfolk-couple-have-breathed-new-life-into-historic-house-1-483780 |title=How Norfolk couple have breathed new life into historic house |last=Brooks |first=Stephanie |website=Norwich Evening News |date=June 2010 |language=en |access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref> The nearby Cavick House Farmhouse, built in the early 18th century, is a Grade II listed building.<ref>{{NHLE |num=1297505 |desc=CAVICK HOUSE FARMHOUSE, Wymondham |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cavickhousefarm.co.uk/ |title=home |website=cavickhousefarm.co.uk |access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref>

===Beckett's Chapel===
Beckett's Chapel is thought to have been founded in the late 12th century by the son of [[William d'Aubigny, 1st Earl of Arundel|William d'Aubigny]] and founder of Wymondham Abbey. The current chapel dates largely to about 1400, when it was rebuilt. In the [[Dissolution of the Monasteries|post-Reformation]] period it was turned into a school and also used for a time as a lock-up for remand prisoners. Restoration in 1873 was followed by use as a public hall, a school and Wymondham's library. In 1999, a plaque was attached to mark the 450th anniversary of Kett's Rebellion.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.waymarking.com/gallery/image.aspx?f=1&guid=9784244a-9762-466d-8611-d912be69880d |title=Kett Rebellion plaque – Chapel of St Thomas of Canterbury – Wymondham, Norfolk Image |website=www.waymarking.com |access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref> In 2008, it became Wymondham Arts Centre. Original elements of the chapel, including an arch-braced [[hammerbeam roof]], are still visible inside. It is a Grade I listed building.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/record-details?MNF9439 |title=Beckett's-Chapel-Wymondham – Norfolk Heritage Explorer |website=www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk |access-date=2019-10-14}}</ref> In 2018, it was placed on [[Historic England]]'s [[Heritage at risk|Heritage at Risk]] register, as it suffers from damp and is slowly decaying.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/record-details?MNF9439|title=MNF9439 – Norfolk Heritage Explorer |website=www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk |access-date=2019-10-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://wymondhamarts.org/the-future-of-beckets-chapel/ |title=The Future of Beckets Chapel |language=en-GB |access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref>

===The Market Cross===
The Market Cross was built in 1617–1618 after the original was destroyed in the fire of 1615. It is a timber-framed octagonal building with an upper floor raised above an open undercroft. It served as the centre of administration of the town's weekly market. In the late 19th century it was converted into a subscription reading room.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/norfolk-life-2-1786/norfolk-history/85-wymondham-market-cross-1-214104 |title=85: Wymondham Market Cross |website=Eastern Daily Press |language=en |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref> After restoration in 1989, it reopened as the town's [[Tourist information centre|Tourist Information Centre]]. It is a Grade I listed building.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/record-details?MNF9446 |title=Wymondham-Market-Cross – Norfolk Heritage Explorer |website=www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk |access-date=2019-10-14}}</ref>

===Grade II* listed buildings===
The six [[Grade II* listed buildings in South Norfolk|Grade II*]] listed buildings in Wymondham are The ''Green Dragon'' pub,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/record-details?MNF12033 |title=Green-Dragon-Inn-No-6-Church-Street – Norfolk Heritage Explorer |website=www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk |access-date=2019-10-14}}</ref> Kimberley Hall,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/record-details?MNF8919 |title=Kimberley-Hall-or-House – Norfolk Heritage Explorer |website=www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk |access-date=2019-10-14}}</ref> Priory House,<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |url=http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/record-details?MNF15864 |title=The-Priory-Odd-nos-13-to-19-Middleton-Street – Norfolk Heritage Explorer |website=www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk |access-date=2019-10-14}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{NHLE |num=1297488 |desc=PRIORY HOUSE, Wymondham |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref> Stanfield Hall,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/record-details?MNF9457 |title=Stanfield-Hall – Norfolk Heritage Explorer |website=www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk |access-date=2019-10-14}}</ref> The Chestnuts<ref>{{NHLE |num=1243874 |desc=THE CHESTNUTS, Wymondham |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref> and 3 Market Street.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk/record-details?MNF15778 |title=No-3-Market-Street – Norfolk Heritage Explorer |website=www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk |access-date=2019-10-14}}</ref>
[[File:The Lizard Sign.jpg|thumb|A sign about The Lizard conservation area]]

===Other landmarks===
The former jail, known as Wymondham Bridewell, was built in 1787. It houses the [[Wymondham Bridewell|Wymondham Heritage Museum]]. having once been a police station and a law court.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.wymondhamheritagemuseum.co.uk/?p=about.wymondham.bridewell |title=About Wymondham Bridewell |website=www.wymondhamheritagemuseum.co.uk |access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref> It is a Grade II listed building.<ref>{{NHLE |num=1218450 |desc=THE BRIDEWELL, Wymondham |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref>

[[Wymondham railway station]], built in 1844, retains much of its atmosphere, including a timber [[Signal boxes that are listed buildings in England|signal box]] for [[Railway semaphore signal|semaphore signalling]] from 1877, in use until 2012.<ref name=":9">{{NHLE |num=1414469 |desc=Wymondham South Junction Signal Box, Wymondham |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/museums-and-attractions/entry/wymondham-historic-railway-station |title=Wymondham Historic Railway Station |website=www.steamheritage.co.uk |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Illingworth |first=John |title=Wymondham 8 |newspaper=Flickr |date=2012-08-09 |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/43709405@N07/8255484154/ |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref> Almost derelict by 1988, the site was transformed by the local businessman and railway enthusiast David Turner, who restored the buildings and ran a [[Brief Encounter]]-themed restaurant on Platform 1 before retiring in 2011. The station was voted Best Small Station in the 2006 National Rail Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/motoring/man-who-transformed-wymondham-rail-station-retires-1-770241 |title=Man who transformed Wymondham rail station retires |last=BROOKS |first=STEPHANIE |website=Eastern Daily Press |date=9 January 2011 |language=en |access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref> Both station and signal box are Grade II listed buildings.<ref name=":9"/><ref>{{NHLE |num=1208540 |desc=RAILWAY STATION (MAIN BUILDING) AND NORTH PLATFORM, Wymondham  |access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref>

[[Toll's Meadow, Wymondham|Toll's Meadow]] is a nature reserve and wildlife site with footpaths along the River Tiffey. Wildlife there includes kingfishers, herons, roe deer and water voles.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.wymondhamtowncouncil.org/services/tolls-meadow |title=Tolls Meadow |website=Wymondham Town Council |language=en |access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk/news/what-are-your-picks-the-seven-wonders-of-wymondham-councillor-celebrates-town-by-choosing-top-highlights-1-3997879 |title=What are your picks? The Seven Wonders of Wymondham – councillor celebrates town by choosing top highlights |last=Cope |first=Lauren |website=Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury |date=18 March 2015 |language=en |access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref> The Lizard is a conservation area and wildlife site managed locally as a "piece of informal, natural countryside for the general benefit and enjoyment of the people of Wymondham".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://thelizardwymondham.co.uk/ |title=The Lizard Charity Wymondham Norfolk |website=The Lizard Wymondham |language=en-US |access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref> The Tiffey Trails offer accessible walks, interpretation boards, wood-carvings, benches and waymarkers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.wymondhamandattleboroughmercury.co.uk/news/award-for-tiffey-trails-project-1-537392 |title=Award for Tiffey Trails project |website=Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury |date=19 November 2009 |language=en |access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref>  In Spring 2022, a new Ketts County trail was added, forming a 16-mile walk starting at Becketswell near the Abbey. This is part of the wider 500 mile plus Norfolk Trails network.