NHER 3105 (Building record) - Holy Innocents' Church, Foulsham

Parts of north arcade may be 13th century or may belong to 14th century rebuilding of which the chancel, base of south porch and possibly tower base remain. Major rebuilding of tower in late 15th century and nave and aisles in early 16th, with alterations to chancel, under patronage of Lord Morley. Gutted by fire 1770 and restored; important roofs and bells of this period. Further 19th century restoration.
Important 17th century monument.
Church listed grade I (S1), 16th century churchyard tomb, west and south yard walls each grade II. (S1).
Runic inscription claimed in churchyard in 17th century, see unattributed cutting in file.
See (S2) in file, including photos of door found in 2004.
E. Rose (NLA), 1 September 2004.

Rev Armstrong's Diary mentions visting this church on 15th September 1854. Believes the place to have a 'dull look' and 'things look wrong here'. It is noted that the 'church tower is very fine and the entire building has been very handsome' but the 'few restorations are not in good taste'.
Information from (S3).

Before 9 November 2005. Casual find while grave digging.
Post medieval pottery sherd.
See description in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 14 December 2005.