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Swanton Morley sits on a ridge overlooking the Wensum Valley, about three miles north of the market town of Dereham. It is a substantial village by Norfolk standards, defined largely by its layout along the Greentree Road and its proximity to the Robertson Barracks, which occupies the site of the former RAF Swanton Morley. Despite its size, it retains a distinct rural identity, with the All Saints Church standing on a high point above the river, identifiable by its massive 14th-century tower. The village is practical for day-to-day living, anchored by a well-regarded primary school, a traditional butcher’s shop, and two pubs - The Angel and The Darby’s - both of which have long histories in the parish. Logistically, it serves as a useful base for those working in Mid-Norfolk, with the A47 nearby providing a direct link to Norwich. Historically, the village has a noteworthy connection to the ancestors of Abraham Lincoln, who lived here in the 16th century, though today it is perhaps better known locally as a starting point for scans of the surrounding countryside via the many footpaths that lead down toward the river meadows.