NHER 59661 (Monument record) - Possible site of a medieval church or chapel
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Summary
In the mid-18th century a font was discovered during ploughing in Woodclose (see NHER 16567). The local residents believed that this was the site of a former church or chapel, but no other traces of a building were visible at that time.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG12SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT WITCHINGHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
In the mid-18th century a font was discovered during ploughing in Woodclose (see NHER 16567). The local residents believed that this was the site of a former church or chapel, but the church historian Tom Martin could not discern any building remains when he visited the site.
See (S1) for further details.
H. Hamilton (HES), 16 September 2013.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF560 Documentary Source: Martin, T. c. 1700-1799. Collections of Church Notes. Norfolk Records Office. Walter Rye Collection. RYE 17.. Eynesford Hundred.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Oct 16 2025 1:42PM