NHER 4696 (Building record) - St George's Church, Saham Toney

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Summary

This large, handsome church dates mainly to the 13th-15th centuries and is constructed in a mix of Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular styles. It underwent numerous alterations in the 19th century and was restored in 1936. Architectural features of interest include the huge belfry windows, Norman priest's door to the chancel and carvings around the west door of the patron saint fighting the dragon. The interior is particularly fine and includes a remarkable 15th century pulpit, delicate 13th century arcading and a beautifully carved wooden top to the modest 15th century font. Outside, in the churchyard, a heraldic pendant was dug up in 1968.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (I) 1152292: CHURCH OF ST GEORGE

Location

Map sheet	TF80SE
Civil Parish	SAHAM TONEY, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

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This church dates mainly to the 13th-15th centuries. It is constructed in a mix of Early English, Decorated and Perpendicualr styles. It underwent numerous alterations in the 19th century and was restored in 1936.
See notes, photos (S1) and (S2) and rubbings of inscription on bell of 1618 (S3)-(S5).

1968. Stray Find.
Found in digging grave, "…about three feet below the surface...":
Medieval heraldic pendant. Diamond-shaped with white enamel lion rampant across leafy branch.
See rubbings and rough sketch (S6) and correspondence in file.
Information from (S7).
Amended by P. Watkins (HES), 7 September 2018.

Associated Sources (16)

--- SNF97838 Collection: Norfolk Historic Environment Record Staff. 1975-[2000]. HER Record Notes. Norfolk Historic Environment Service.
--- SNF4922 Monograph: Bryant, T. H. 1898. Hundred of Wayland. The Churches of Norfolk. Vol I. pp 13-18.
--- SNF4922 Monograph: Bryant, T. H. 1898. Hundred of Wayland. The Churches of Norfolk. Vol I. pp 19-24.
--- SNF65879 Monograph: Mortlock, D. & Roberts, C.. 1981. The Popular Guide to Norfolk Churches.. No 1.
--- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 625.
--- SNF94608 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1999. [Photographs of St George's Church, Saham Toney and St Nicholas' Church, Ashill]. 22 July.
--- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Saham Toney.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
--- SNF4618 Serial: Blomefield, F.. 1805. An Essay Towards a Topographical History of the County of Norfolk.. Vol II.
<S1> SNF50378 Aerial Photograph: Edwards, D.A. (NLA). 1996. TF 9001F - G.
<S2> SNF9077 Photograph: CBH15-6,22.
<S3> SNF99610 Illustration: [Unknown]. [Unknown]. Rubbings of inscription on bell of 1618 [1/3].
<S4> SNF99611 Illustration: [Unknown]. [Unknown]. Rubbings of inscription on bell of 1618 [2/3].
<S5> SNF99612 Illustration: [Unknown]. [Unknown]. Rubbings of inscription on bell of 1618 [3/3].
<S6> SNF99616 Illustration: Julnes, J. 1968. Rough sketch and rubbings of medieval copper alloy heraldic pendant. Paper. Not to scale (sketch).
<S7> SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)

Object Types (9)

DOOR (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
DOOR (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
FONT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
PENDANT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
PISCINA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
WINDOW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
WINDOW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
WINDOW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
WINDOW (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)