NHER 4476 (Monument record) - St Edmund's Church, Walpole Highway, and possible site of medieval chapel
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Summary
St Edmunds was built in 1844 as a chapel of ease for the mother church at Walpole St Peter. It was designed by J.C. Buckler, and is of yellow brick with Norman style west doorway and windows. When it was built it had stained glass windows by William Wailes, and the Rector designed and carved a 15th century-style screen and poppyheads. However, it has since been converted to a private residence and the glass has been removed, presumably along with the internal fittings. It is possible that this is also the site of a medieval chantry chapel and guildhall.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF51SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WALPOLE HIGHWAY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Important Neo-Norman church of 1844 with bell of 1684. Perhaps on site of medieval chapel and guildhall.
Notes and Council for Care of Churches report in file.
Associated Sources (7)
- --- SNF97838 Collection: Norfolk Historic Environment Record Staff. 1975-[2000]. HER Record Notes. Norfolk Historic Environment Service.
- --- SNF7576 Monograph: Pevsner, N and Wilson, B. 1999. Norfolk 2: North-West and South. The Buildings of England. 2nd Edition. p 744.
- --- SNF10367 Oblique Aerial Photograph: Various. ? - 2020. Norfolk Air Photo Library: Oblique Collection. TF5113/A-D; 09-FEB-1984 (HES 139/AUD 6-9).
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- --- SNF66599 Website: Knott, S.. 2006. St Edmund, Walpole Highway. http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/walpolehighway/walpolehighway.htm. 24 November 2006.
- <S1> SNF4921 Monograph: Bryant, T. H. 1902. Hundred of Freebridge Marshland. The Churches of Norfolk. Vol X. p 89.
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Record last edited
Feb 20 2025 9:21AM