Ranworth

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Ranworth is a village in Norfolk, England in The Broads, adjacent to Malthouse Broad and Ranworth Broad. It is located in the civil parish of Woodbastwick.

The village's name origin is uncertain 'Edge enclosure' or perhaps, 'Randi's enclosure.'

Church of St Helen

The 16th-century Church of St Helen, known as 'the Cathedral of the Broads',<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> has a fine 15th century painted rood screen and a rare Antiphoner. It is a Grade I listed building.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> From the top of Ranworth church's Template:Convert tower one can see many of the broads and rivers, as well as the Happisburgh lighthouse.

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Malthouse Broad from Ranworth church tower

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