NHER 2110 (Building record) - St Martin's Church, Hindringham

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Summary

A medieval parish church dating mainly to the 14th century with some 15th century alterations. The church contains a 15th century octagonal font and a unique example of a 12th century wooden chest, decorated with arches and carved rosettes. Roman, Late Saxon and medieval pottery fragments have been found in the churchyard, as well as medieval building foundations.

Protected Status/Designation

Listed Building (I) 1049373: CHURCH OF ST MARTIN

Location

Map sheet	TF93NE
Civil Parish	HINDRINGHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Has a unique Norman wooden chest.
E. Rose (NAU).

14th century fragment of rood screen in 1865, see (S1).
E. Rose (NAU).

1988.
Excavations of dry area trench revealed walls, possible former extension eastwards of north chancel chapel.
See (S2) in file and plan (S3) by A. Gregory (NAU).

1990.
Gravediggers reported to have found a large flint footing 'north of the church'.
Information from the incumbent who was not informed until after the grave was occupied.
E. Rose (NLA), 11 February 1991.

Before 9 November 2005. Casual find while grave digging.
Roman, Late Saxon and medieval pottery sherds.
?Medieval knife.
See list in file.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 14 December 2005.

Before 10 June 2009. Casual finds whilst grave digging.
Late Saxon and medieval pottery sherds,
See list in file
A. Rogerson, (NLA), 30 June 2009

Associated Sources (9)

--- SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1049373.
--- SNF77504 Leaflet: The Parish Church of St.Martin, Hindringham..
--- SNF4923 Monograph: Bryant, T. H. 1898. Hundred of North Greenhoe. The Churches of Norfolk. Vol II. pp 75-81.
--- SNF58263 Monograph: Pevsner, N. and Wilson, B. 1997. Norfolk 1: Norwich and North-East. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. pp 553-554.
--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
--- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
<S1> SNF40 Article in Serial: Plunkett, G. A. F. 1979. Norfolk Church Screens - 1865 Survey. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXXVII Pt II pp 178-189. p 183.
<S2> SNF61598 Unpublished Document: Gregory, A.. 1988. Excavation Report and Plan. 28 March.
<S3> SNF81292 Illustration: Gregory, T.. 1988. Sketch plan of Hindringham church.. Film. 1:100.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (4)

Object Types (5)

POT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
POT (Late Saxon - 851 AD to 1065 AD)
CHEST (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
KNIFE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Related NHER Records (1)

Geographical: NHER 67574 - Parent of: Roman and medieval finds, churchyard of St Martin's Church, Hindringham (Find Spot)

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Hindringham (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Nov 16 2023 3:43PM