Record Details
| NHER Number: | 10397 |
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| Type of record: | Building |
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| Name: | 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.
Images - none
Location
| Grid Reference: | TG 4086 0550 |
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| Map Sheet: | TG40NW |
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| Parish: | FREETHORPE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
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Full description
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.
Monument Types
- ROUND TOWERED CHURCH (Medieval to 19th Century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
Associated Finds - none
Protected Status
Sources and further reading
| --- | Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card. |
| --- | Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 473. |
| --- | Secondary File: Secondary File. |
| <S1> | Unpublished Document: Statement of Significance. The Parish Church of All Saints, Freethorpe.. |
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| 55600 | Related to: Medieval pottery (Find Spot) |
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