NHER 10397 (Building record) - All Saints' Church, Freethorpe

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Summary

This small church dates mainly to the medieval period although it has an earlier, possibly Norman, round tower. The interior is mostly Victorian reproduction of medieval style but the window in the south wall of the chancel is an excellent example of elegant Early English style architecture.

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Location

Map sheet TG40NW
Civil Parish FREETHORPE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK

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Dr J. Allen (Reading University) notes the presence of reused Roman stone similar to that of which Reedham church is built. He notes a few pieces in the nave.
E. Rose (NLA), 18 October 2001.

This small church dates mainly to the medieval period although it has an earlier, possibly Norman, round tower. The interior is mostly Victorian reproduction of medieval style but the window in the south wall of the chancel is an excellent example of elegant Early English style architecture.
See (S1) historical notes in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 28 June 2002.

  • --- Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 473.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Unpublished Document: Statement of Significance. The Parish Church of All Saints, Freethorpe..

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Jan 28 2025 4:56PM

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