In the footsteps of Borrow & Fitzgerald . ring, which occasionedsuch an accumulation of water that manyacres as well as the buildings were washedinto the sea. During the Middle Ages Trimingham wasquite a place of importance, being alocal Mecca for pilgrims, because the headof John the Baptist had found its way tothe town and was dedicated to the saint ofthat name in the parish church. Mostextraordinary and wonderful were themiracles credited to the relic, and peoplecame from far and near to do homageto it. Going about two miles farther along thecoast, we come to Mundesley, which hasmuch the sa
In the footsteps of Borrow & Fitzgerald . ring, which occasionedsuch an accumulation of water that manyacres as well as the buildings were washedinto the sea. During the Middle Ages Trimingham wasquite a place of importance, being alocal Mecca for pilgrims, because the headof John the Baptist had found its way tothe town and was dedicated to the saint ofthat name in the parish church. Mostextraordinary and wonderful were themiracles credited to the relic, and peoplecame from far and near to do homageto it. Going about two miles farther along thecoast, we come to Mundesley, which hasmuch the same tale to tell of ruined farm-steads and forsaken homes on account ofthe ravages of the sea. On the edge ofthe cliff stands the once beautiful andspacious church of All Saints, but now inruins. This little place has had more thanits share of attacks from the encroachingocean. In 1838 two massive walls werebuilt to preserve the cliffs, in the form ofan upper and lower terrace ; but, alas ! theywere to enjoy but a short existence, for the. RLINS Ol- Illl-: MDN \sl |.;|,:v AM) ALL111 \\\ ICI \. >Ai\ rs- IlirRrii,
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