But nestled in the middle of Norfolk farmland, is a church frozen in time lit by oil lamps and heated by a wood burning stove.

Now St Ethelbert's at Larling, near Snetterton, has won a special award in recognition of its conservation efforts.

The accolade was given at a ceremony in the ancient Chapter House of Lincoln Cathedral at the National Church Awards – dubbed the BAFTAs for churches.

The remote St Ethelberts Church at Larling, which has won a national care and conservation award (Image: Denise Bradley)

Speaking to the audience at the event, Canon Ann Easter, former chaplain to the late Queen Elizabeth II, said: “The judges felt that as a very small community these volunteers are very good at bringing the right people in at........

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