NHER 10711 (Building record) - St Margaret's Church, Toft Monks

Norman, originally with round tower; 13th-15th centuries and post medieval (19th century).
For full details, illustration and photograph, see file.
Visited by E. Rose (NAU), 25 July 1979.

The first impression of St Margaret is the stunning octagonal tower. On closer inspection, the tower is in fact round on the inside and is likely to have been Norman in date before gaining a 13th century octagonal skin. In the 15th century the battlements and flushwork panelling were added, and the top stage has tall lancet bell-openings, flanked by blank lancets to great effect.
Inside the two nave doorways seem likely to have been originally Norman in date, and in the west wall there are two strange Norman windows through to the tower. The chancel dates to the 13th century, and has two lancests to the north and south and a four-light east window. The nave has various Perpendicular style windows and porch, and a 15th century font with a 17th century font cover.
Information from (S1) and (S2).
Ruth Fillery-Travis (NLA), 15th June 2007