Church of St Margaret
The church of Burnham Norton St Margaret is one of 124 existing round-tower churches in Norfolk, and is a Grade I listed building. David Jamieson VC is buried in the churchyard, as is Diana, Princess of Wales's great aunt, Lady Margaret Douglas-Home. Richard Woodget, the master of the Cutty Sark is also buried here.
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