NHER 10061 (Building record) - St Michael's Church, Aslacton

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Summary

Flint and stone Late Saxon round tower and early 14th century nave and chancel. The church was restored in 1890. There are stone gargoyles. Some medieval poppyhead benches survive. The 19th century pulpit is decorated with a 16th century Flemish carving. It has been suggested that part of an 8th century cross was used in the tower, although this is uncertain.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (I) 1170344: CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL

Location

Map sheet	TM19SE
Civil Parish	ASLACTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Full Description

Round west tower dated variously to around 1060 and around 1100. Claimed reused 8th century slab but this doubtful.
Nave and chancel possibly basically same date. Windows etc around 1300. South aisle, south porch, chancel arch and other windows of 1430s. Restored 1890. Furnishings include bellframe, ?17th century bells, 16th century Flemish carving.
See HER Notes (S) and later typed version of report (S) for further details.
E. Rose (NAU) 21 October 1985.

Associated Sources (15)

--- SNF13381 Aerial Photograph: TM 1591A-C.
--- SNF82333 Leaflet: Simon Cotton & Roy Tricker. Aslacton, Saint Michael, Moulton..
--- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 184.
--- SNF5885 Newspaper Article: East Anglian Daily Times. [Photograph of part of a 'Celtic Cross' used in an arch in the belfry].
--- SNF1079 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1985. [Photograph of St Michael's Church, Aslacton]. 19 April.
--- SNF9368 Photograph: CVS 2, BMG 4.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
--- SNF8807 Slide: Various. Slide.
--- SNF102216 Unpublished Document: Ray, D. W. 1999. Norwich Diocesan Advisory Committee. Report on a visit to St Michael's Church Aslacton..
--- SNF102217 Unpublished Report: Rose, E. 1985. 10061. Aslacton. St michael's Church.. Building Report.
<S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England.
<S2> SNF87262 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Late Saxon. Aslacton.
<S3> SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Aslacton.
<S4> SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
<S5> SNF97838 Collection: Norfolk Historic Environment Record Staff. 1975-[2000]. HER Record Notes. Norfolk Historic Environment Service.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

ROUND TOWERED CHURCH (Late Saxon to 19th Century - 851 AD to 1900 AD)

Object Types (8)

COFFIN (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
DOOR (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
DOOR (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
FONT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
PISCINA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
WINDOW (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
WINDOW (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Xbell frame (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2025 4:38PM