Record Details
| NHER Number: | 9474 |
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| Type of record: | Building |
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| Name: | St Mary's Church, Swardeston |
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Summary
St Mary's began life in the early medieval period, and signs of this can be seen in the north and south windows of the nave. However, the general style of the building is from the 14th century, and there is one typical large Perpendicular window on the south side. Today the nave and chancel are in one, and there is a porch of the 15th century. Inside there is a pretty 17th century font cover and an oak south door and dado of the 15th century. Some stained glass of the 14th century survives, as well as an interesting east window of 1917 commemorating Edith Cavel who was born in this parish and whose father was vicar of this church for forty-six years. For finds from the churchyard, please refer to HER number 55473.
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Location
| Grid Reference: | TG 1990 0239 |
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| Map Sheet: | TG10SE |
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| Parish: | SWARDESTON, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full description
Norman church with 14th and 15th century windows and tower. Much stained glass and woodwork.
See notes and press cutting (S1) in file.
St Mary's began life in the early medieval period, and signs of this can be seen in the north and south windows of the nave. However, the general style of the building is from the 14th century, and there is one typical large Perpendicular window on the south side. Today the nave and chancel are in one, and there is a porch of the 15th century. Inside there is a pretty 17th century font cover and an oak south door and dado of the 15th century. Some stained glass of the 14th century survives, as well as an interesting east window of 1917 commemorating Edith Cavel who was born in this parish and whose father was vicar of this church for fourty-six years.
Information from (S2) and (S3).
Ruth Fillery-Travis (NLA), 13th July 2007.
For finds from the churchyard, please refer to HER number 55473.
Monument Types
- CHURCH (Medieval to 21st Century - 1066 AD? to 2100 AD)
Associated Finds
- DOOR (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- PISCINA (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- ROOD SCREEN (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 (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- DOOR (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| --- | Publication: [Unknown]. [unknown]. Palimpsests Behind 'Norfolk' Brasses (N). |
| --- | Aerial Photograph: TG1902A, B. |
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, W. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. pp 687-688. |
| --- | Leaflet: Swardeston Church History.. |
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
| --- | Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Post-Medieval. Swardeston. |
| --- | Collection: Norfolk Historic Environment Record Staff. 1975-[2000]. HER Record Notes. Norfolk Historic Environment Service. |
| <S1> | Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1989. Church theft. 26 July. |
| <S2> | Website: Knott, S.. 2007. St Mary, Swardeston. http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/swardeston/swardeston.htm. 13 July 2007. |
| <S3> | Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1050556. |
Related records
| 55473 | Related to: St Mary's churchyard, Swardeston (Find Spot) |
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