Record Details

NHER Number:2975
Type of record:Building
Name:St Andrew's Church, Southburgh

Summary

A medieval parish church, largely rebuilt in the late 19th century, but with some surviving medieval features.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TG 0032 0483
Map Sheet:TG00SW
Parish:CRANWORTH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK
SOUTHBURGH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

A medieval parish church, heavily restored and partly rebuilt in 1878-92, but retaining 14th century work, including window tracery.
Tower is 19th century, with a crenellated parapet.
Surviving dado of medieval chancel screen, bearing traces of original paintwork.
Important memorials, including 17th century floor tombs and 18th century wall tablets.
Information from (S1).
E. Rose (NAU) 2 October 1990.

1970s or 80s. Alan Carter Norwich Survey.
See (S2), which includes (S3).
T.E. Miller (NLA), 19 April 2006.

Monument Types

  • CHURCH (Medieval to 21st Century - 1066 AD to 2100 AD)

Associated Finds - none

Protected Status

  • Listed Building

Sources and further reading

---Aerial Photograph: TG 0004A, B.
---Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1995. [Photograph of St Andrew's Church, Southburgh]. 13 June.
---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. p 660.
---Secondary File: Secondary File.
---Collection: Norfolk Historic Environment Record Staff. 1975-[2000]. HER Record Notes. Norfolk Historic Environment Service.
<S1>Designation: English Heritage. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1172040.
<S2>Unpublished Document: Carter, A.. Building Survey.
<S3>Illustration: Various. Various. Architectural plans.

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